Solar System
Explore our solar system and learn the characteristics of each planet. Compare the sizes of planets and their distances from the Sun. Observe the speeds of planetary orbits and measure how long each planet takes to go around the Sun.
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Explore our solar system and learn the characteristics of each planet. Compare the sizes of planets and their distances from the Sun. Observe the speeds of planetary orbits and measure how long each planet takes to go around the Sun.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- List the planets in order from closest to the Sun to farthest away.
- Classify the planets as rocky planets or gas giants.
- Observe the scale of the solar system.
- Describe the shape of planetary orbits.
- Measure each planet's period of revolution.
- Compare the sizes of the planets.
- Relate the presence of an atmosphere to the size of a planet.
VOCABULARY:
- atmosphere, ellipse, gas giant, orbit, planet, rocky planet, solar system, year
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Vocabulaire : Système Solaire
SolarSystemVocabF - French Translation
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Earth/Space Science
Exploration par l’étudiant : Système Solaire
SolarSystemSE - French Translation
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Task Card: Solar System
This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group or individual activity. Stude... (more)nts will learn about the characteristics of plants in our solar system to determine if life can exist. Students can document their thinking using a graphic organizer (foldable).
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Solar System - Inquiry Activity
Students will use the information provided in the Gizmo and their knowledge to determine if life can be s... (more)ustained in space on different celestial objects. This is a great inquiry activity prior to teaching the concept.
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Solar System Teacher Guide -French
This is the French translation of the Teacher Guide
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
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User Recommendations (showing 5 of 14):
I loved this. The students were so fascinated by the planet simulation.
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Great Lesson for engagement and Student Accountability
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