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(1846) A plan or map of the Solar System projected for schools & academies.[Rochester, N.Y.: Publisher not identified, . New York: Lith. of E. Jones & G.W. Newman] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, [https://www.loc.gov/item/2013593145/](https://www.loc.gov/item/2013593145/). |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Lesson Title: | Past V. Present-The Solar System |\n| Overview: | Students will view and analyze multiple solar systems models to compare how science has evolved from the past to the present. |\n| Learning Objective: | I can use models of the solar systems to make claims and learn about the evolution of space knowledge. |\n| Standards: | 4. E. 3A.1 Develop and use models of Earth’s solar system to exemplify the location and order of the planets as they orbit the Sun and the main composition (rock or gas) of the planets.\u003Cbr>4. 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