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Origin and Evolution of the Universe

Virginia SOL ES.2

Understand scientific concepts related to the origin and evolution of the universe.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Explain that the big bang theory explains the origin of the universe.
  • Describe how stars, star systems, and galaxies change over long periods of time.
  • Identify characteristics of the sun, planets and their moons, comets, meteors, asteroids, and dwarf planets based on their composition.
  • Explain how evidence from space exploration has increased our understanding of the structure and nature of the universe.