What happened: A star in the Milky Way exploded in a supernova. This explosion released a huge amount of energy into space
Why it matters: The energy from the supernova disturbed a nearby cloud of gas and dust, starting the process of solar system formation.
Science connection: This shows energy transfer and how events in space can affect other objects far away
What happened: The cloud of gas and dust became unstable. Gravity pulled the material inward, causing the cloud to collapse and flatten into a spinning disc
Why it matters: Gravity caused the particles to move closer together, which allowed the solar system to begin forming in an organized structure
Science connection: This step connects to gravity and motion, since the cloud collapses and spins at the same time.
What happened: The center of the disc became extremely hot and dense. Pressure and heat built up until a star formed
Why it matters: The Sun formed first and became the center of the solar system. its gravity controls the motion of the planets.
Science connection: This relates to physics, especially pressure,heat, and nuclear energy
What happened: Leftover gas and dust began sticking together due to gravity. These small pieces slowly grew into planets and moons.
Why it matters: This process explains how small particles can become large objects over millions of years.
Science connection: This step shows gravity, time scales, and how matter can combine to form larger structures.
What happened: Close to the Sun, temperatures were very high. Only rock and metal could stay solid, forming Mercury, venus, Earth, and Mars.
Why it matters: This explains why the inner planets are rocky and do not have thick gas layers.
Science connection: This connects to states of matter and how temperature affects what materials can exist.
What happened: Farther from the Sun, temperatures were cooler. Gas and ice were able to collect, forming Jupiter, Saturn, uranus, and Neptune.
Why it matters: This explains why outer planets are much larger and made mostly of gas and ice.
Science connection: This step relates to temperature differences, gravity, and planet composition.
Made by Percy and Grayson. This took way too long :()