{"id":279,"date":"2020-04-28T20:40:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T20:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2025-07-29T19:44:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:44:55","slug":"grade-6-understanding-earth-and-space-systems-space","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/grade-1-8\/grade-6\/grade-6-understanding-earth-and-space-systems-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade 6 &#8211; Understanding Earth and Space Systems (Space)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Grade 6 Overall Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assess the impact of space exploration on society and the environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:812961\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mighty Mission Machines: From Rockets To Rovers<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:792149\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Kids<\/a> (DVD)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:683335\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Postcards From Space: The Chris Hadfield Story<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:406862\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Astronauts Life Exploring Outer Space<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:393138\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:393138\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ng Off To Space Academy<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li>Finding Where The Wind Goes: Moments From My Life (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:777342\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Robots<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:785245\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring Space: From Galileo To The Mars Rover And Beyond<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:695762\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 Years Of Exploration: The Golden Anniversary Of NASA<\/a> (DVD)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/space-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Technology<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/canadian-space-agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Space Agency<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asc-csa.gc.ca\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Space Agency<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/astronaut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Astronauts<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asc-csa.gc.ca\/eng\/canadarm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadarm<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asc-csa.gc.ca\/eng\/about\/everyday-benefits-of-space-exploration\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everyday Benefits of Space Exploration<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/kids\/en\/learn\/Technology\/Mission_control\/Space_junk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Junk<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceplace.nasa.gov\/spinoffs\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inventions from Space<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Investigate characteristics of the systems of which the earth is a part and the relationship between the earth, the sun, and the moon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:812972\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where Is Our Solar System?<\/a>\u00a0 (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:737804\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spaceopedia: The Complete Guide To Everything Space<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:643832\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space, Stars, And The Beginning Of Time: What The Hubble Telescope Saw<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:780541\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solar System<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:759968\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earth <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:759968\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">And Space<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:788668\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everything Space<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:686151\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Encyclopedia: A Tour Of Our Solar System And Beyond<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:671149\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To The Plan<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:671149\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ets And Beyond<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:827037\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring The Stars!<\/a>\u00a0 (Launchpad)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ezp.windsorpubliclibrary.com:2048\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=nlebk&amp;AN=1796690&amp;site=eds-live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Explorers<\/a> (database ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ezp.windsorpubliclibrary.com:2048\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=nlebk&amp;AN=1796692&amp;site=eds-live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Workers<\/a> (database ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ezp.windsorpubliclibrary.com:2048\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=nlebk&amp;AN=1796691&amp;site=eds-live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Tech<\/a> (database ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/12397715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Solar System<\/a> (Hoopla ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dkfindout.com\/us\/space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyandtelescope.org\/observing\/how-to-make-a-sundial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To: Make a Sundial<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project-ideas\/Astro_p043\/astronomy\/model-gravity-solar-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Model of Gravity in Our Solar System<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project-ideas\/astronomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Astronomy Science Projects<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tI0GqYJha1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sundials<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9n04SEzuvXo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Axis of Rotation<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2HoTK_Gqi2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic: Sun 101<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HCDVN7DCzYE&amp;list=PLeYGNe8ajy8OT0UcPaLBTjLhlS4AQ8CCA&amp;index=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic: Earth 101<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cxrLRbkOwKs&amp;list=PLeYGNe8ajy8OT0UcPaLBTjLhlS4AQ8CCA&amp;index=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic: Solar Eclipse 101<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VW2xRR75lKE&amp;list=PLeYGNe8ajy8OT0UcPaLBTjLhlS4AQ8CCA&amp;index=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic: Lunar Eclipse 101<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CCvHtK5SRAc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bill Nye: Planets<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Demonstrate an understanding of components of the systems of which the earth is a part, and explain the phenomena that result from the movement of different bodies in space.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:685458\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beyond The Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, And More : A History With 21 Activities<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:671143\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Galaxies And The Runaway Universe<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:679488\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:780541\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solar System<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:667002\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:619278\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ace Your Space Science Project Great Science Fair Ideas<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/12168234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Out of the Silent Planet<\/a> (Hoopla ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/12373213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is the Solar System?<\/a> (Hoopla ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/12651008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planets in Action<\/a> (Hoopla ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/11593841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planets and Moons in Our Universe<\/a> (Hoopla ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ezp.windsorpubliclibrary.com:2048\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=nlebk&amp;AN=611521&amp;site=eds-live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Solar System Through Infographics<\/a> (database ebook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=libKVRa01L8&amp;list=PLeYGNe8ajy8OT0UcPaLBTjLhlS4AQ8CCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic: Solar System 101<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-gAMZbeL2ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mission 1: Newton in Space<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li>Orbits (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/main\/index.html#.VKvzidLF_To\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Space Station<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.isstracker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S.S. Tracker <\/a>(Website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grade 6 Overall Expectations: Assess the impact of space exploration on society and the environment. Mighty Mission Machines: From Rockets To Rovers (Book) Space Kids (DVD) Postcards From Space: The Chris Hadfield Story (Book) Astronauts Life Exploring Outer Space (Book) Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off To Space Academy (Book) Finding Where The Wind Goes: &hellip; <a class=\"read-excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/grade-1-8\/grade-6\/grade-6-understanding-earth-and-space-systems-space\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&raquo;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":25,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/279"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4085,"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/279\/revisions\/4085"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}