GRADE 5 SCIENCE · CHAPTER 4
Earth, weather & space
Study each lesson in order, or choose the idea you need today.
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Astronomy
Distinguish stars, planets and moons
Classify familiar space objects by their relationships and light production.
AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER
The Sun produces its own light and is the center of our solar system. What is it?
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a star
The Sun is a star that releases energy through nuclear fusion.
Curriculum & source notes
These are original Little Play study books organized around U.S. school topics. The official curriculum references below guide topic scope and progression. Coverage is selected, not a complete curriculum or a verified match to every state standard. They are not copies of a publisher’s textbook. Check your school’s syllabus and book edition.
High-school courses can be taken in different years. Choose the topic that matches the student’s current course.
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