The Sun-Earth-Moon System
Illinois Standards. The Earth is simultaneously spinning on its axis(rotation) and revolving around the sun. As viewed from space, the Earth rotates counter-clockwise. This is called prograde rotation.
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Illinois Standards
IL.12. Concepts and Principles: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
12.F. Know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth's place in it.
12.F.3a. Simulate, analyze and explain the effects of gravitational force in the solar system (e.g., orbital shape and speed, tides, spherical shape of the planets and moons).
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