Introduction
For 5th grade students and the subject of science.
Students need to know the eight planets names and know their placement within the solar system.
Task
You will explore interesting facts about the solar system by exploring the NASA Solar System Exploration.
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview/
You will compare and contrast the eight different planets. You will choose one planet to discover and create a project about it.
Process
1. Navigate and explore this site: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview/
2. Watch this video to show the differences between the eight planets:
3: As you hear and collect more information about these planets, choose one planet to compare the Earth to.
4: Questions to keep in mind as you research and collect information:
- What is the planet's name?
- What are five to six characteristics of the planet?
- How far is it from Earth and the Sun? Compare and contrast the differences.
- Draw the characteristics of the planet.
Evaluation
Excellent | Good | Fair | Needs Improvement | |
Visuals | ||||
Accuracy of Depiction of Planet | ||||
Accuracy Five to Six Points | ||||
Comparison and Contrast | ||||
Grammar |
Conclusion
Students will post their posters on the walls and go around and write notes about what they learned about our solar system and the eight planets!
Credits
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview/
“Planets of Our Solar System | Planets for Kids | Learn Interesting Facts about the Planets.” YouTube, YouTube, 2 Sept. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6qqF5PKInw.