Evolution of a Planetary System Book

	Scope and Sequence
	Foreword
	Preface
	Curriculum Development Team
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
Mission 1	Welcome Aboard! The Mission Begins at SETI Academy	1
Mission 2	Our Solar System: Nine Planets Circle One Sun	21
Mission 3	Formation of Planetary Systems: Do All Stars Have Planets?	31
Mission 4	Types of Stars: Is Our Sun Unique?	45
Mission 5	Life Zones of Stars: Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold, But Just Right	59
Mission 6	Building a Model Planetary System: Creating Your Own "Solar" System	73
Mission 7	Searching for Habitable Planets: Which of Your Planets Could Support Life?	89
Mission 8	Evolving Planet X: Your Planet Begins Its Childhood	95
Mission 9	200 Million Years Ago: What Happened Way Back When?	107
Mission 10	Drifting Continents: How Did the Continents Move?	117
Mission 11	Changes on Planet Earth: So Much for a "Solid Earth"!	127
Mission 12	Climate Zones: It's Raining in the Mountains!	159
Mission 13	Creating a Map of Planet X: A Traveler's Guide to Your World!	169
Mission 14	Mission Completed! What Have You Done?	177
	Glossary	183
	Appendixes	185
	Required Materials List	185
	Teacher Background Information	187
	Resources	191
	Black-Line Masters	197