Identify our solar system as part of a larger system called a galaxy, the Milky Way

State that there are different forms of galaxies (elliptical and spiral)

Recognize that galaxies are made up of many types of stars

Identify the Milky Way as a spiral galaxy

Create a model of a galaxy and label its types

Recogonize that stars change size and color and go through a "Life cycle"

Identify constellation in our night sky

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