Studying about planetary motion and our solar system is important for students to do because it explains many different phenomena that they see in their everyday lives, like the movement of the sun across the sky, the way we see the moon and why it changes, the tides, the seasons, and why our Earth has different ecosystems.  Studying about our solar system will also lead to a better understanding of concepts like gravity, systems, and what factors are essential for life.  All of which are extremely important concepts in science and represented in the EALRS.

    This unit will cover multiple topics that will help the students have a better overall understanding of the world around them and thus let them become more science literate citizens.  The students will be able to look at their environment at a deeper level and discover the beautiful intricacies developed through the relationships of this system.  With this feeling students will then be able to look closer and develop a better appreciation for other systems they later explore. This unit will also create a forum where students can practice the practical forms of science like inquiry and investigation.

With the conclusion of this unit one could go numerous directions.  There is the option to dive deeper into gravity and its affect on our everyday lives.  Students could also have a more in-depth look at the ecosystems of Earth.  It is also possible to begin looking at the atomic level of science, leading to a unit on chemistry.  The options are endless.