Chapter 1 Earth, Moon, and Sun
1 Earth in Space
2 Integrating Physics Gravityand Motion
3 Phases, Eclipses, and Tides
4 Earth's Moon
Chapter 2 Exploring Space
1 Integrating Physics The Science of Rockets
2 The Space Program
3 Exploring Space Today
4 Tech & Design Using Space Science on Earth
Chapter 3 The Solar System
1 Observing the Solar System
2 The Sun
3 The Inner Planets
4 The Outer Planets
5 Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors
6 Integrating Life Science Is There Life Beyond Earth?
Chapter 4 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
1 Tech & Design Telescopes
2 Characteristics of Stars
3 Lives of Stars
4 Star Systems and Galaxies
5 The Expanding Universe
Interdisciplinary Exploration
Journey to Mars
Reference Section
Skills Handbook
Think Like a Scientist
Making Measurements
Conducting a Scientific Investigation
Technology Design Skills
Creating Data Tables and Graphs
Math Review
Reading Comprehension Skills
Appendix A Laboratory Safety
Appendix B Star Charts
Acknowledgments