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Solar system
Solar system
Essential questions
1. What is the solar system?
2. What objects are in our solar system?
3. What is the orbit of the planets like?
4. How do we observe objects in space?
Solar system
Definition
Drawing
Definition
orbit
Examples
Drawing
asteroid
Examples
meteor
Non
examples
Definition
Drawing
Non
examples
Examples
Non
examples
Definition
Drawing
comet
Examples
Non
examples
Solar system
KWL solar system
Mosaic on important
information about the
solar system
(look for info to add to
vocabulary in the
article)
(update KWL)
read article Solar
System, diagram
information
Solar system
Article
Solar system
Solar system
list everything that
orbits the Sun
poster that depicts
everything that orbits
the Sun
(update KLW)
take notes on slides 813
Solar system
The solar system includes the sun and all
celestial bodies that orbit the sun. Each planet in
the solar system has unique characteristics.
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The distance from the sun, size, composition and
movement of each planet are unique.
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Planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits. The
shape of Earth’s orbit is nearly circular (also true for other
planets).
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Some of the planets have moons and/or debris that orbit
them. Comets, asteroids and meteoroids orbit the sun.
Solar system
What are 3 objects
that can be found in
space
compare asteroids,
comets, and meteors
(add to KWL)
read p. 266-7, fill in
study guide for What
are Asteroids, Comets
and Meteors?
Solar system
Eight major planets in the solar system orbit the sun. Some of the
planets have a moon or moons that orbit them. Earth is a planet that has a
moon that orbits it. The planets orbits are because of their gravitational
attraction to the sun. Moons orbit around planets because of their
gravitational attraction to the planets.
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Asteroids are metallic, rocky bodies that orbit the sun but are too
small to be classified as a planet. A meteor appears when a particle or chunk of
metallic or stony matter called a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere from
outer space. Comets are a mixture of ices (both water and frozen gases) that
are not part of a planet. Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet.
Solar system
Study guide
What are asteroids, comets and meteors?
p. 266-267 in textbook
Solar system
(look at photo of
asteroid) What do
you notice about an
asteroid?
make a poster about
asteroids
(add to KWL)
read article Amazing
Asteroids, diagram,
watch videos Our Solar
System and Beyond:
Asteroids and
Stargazing: Asteroids
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Article
Amazing Asteroids
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Video
Our Solar System and Beyond: Asteroids
Asteroids are pieces of rock that never came together to form a
planet.
Solar system
Video
Stargazing: Asteroids
We know that asteroids will strike Earth in the future.
Solar system
(look at images of
comets and meteors)
What do you notice
about comets and
meteors?
make poster about
comets and meteors
(add to KWL)
watch video Solar
System: Comets and
meteors, take notes (4minute video)
Solar system
Video
Solar System: Comets and Meteors
Solar system
Projects (2)
1. Choose a planet (other than Earth) and research and develop a plan to
colonize the planet with humans.
Critique the plan. Ask: Is the plan feasible? What equipment is required?
Make a final recommendation based on the research. Present
recommendations to the class.
2. Evaluate current conditions and what would be needed to meet the basic
requirements for humans to live on Mars.
Solar system
List everything you
know about planets
list 3 facts, 2 interesting
facts, 1 thing you
learned
(add to KWL)
read p. 260-263, fill in
study guide for What
Are Planets?
Solar system
Study guide
What are planets?
p. 260-263 in textbook
Solar system
What is the
universe?
acrostic for UNIVERSE
(add to KWL)
look at 2 slides and
take notes, watch 2
videos and take notes
Solar system
There are eight major planets in the solar system and they all orbit the sun in a
nearly circular pattern.
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Other celestial bodies also orbit the sun. These can include dwarf
planets, comets, asteroids, meteoroids and comets.
Solar system
Video
Ready to be schooled in solar system coolness? In this BrainPOP
movie, Tim and Moby take you back to the birth of our home in space and give
you a virtual tour of our galactic neighborhood! You’ll find out how long ago
the solar system took its first baby steps, as well as the process by which the
sun and planets actually formed. Find out about the two different categories of
planet in our solar system, and meet each of the individual planets--plus other
solar system bodies like dwarf planets and asteroids!
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Video
The Universe describes space and all the planets, stars, galaxies and
all the matter contained there. It is so big that some scientists believe that it
might go on forever.
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How do you think the
planets' size and
appearance are
alike/different?
What did you notice
about the size and
appearance of the
planets?
see next slide for
chart
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Project
Make a table, chart or graphic that interprets the general
characteristics of the major planets in the solar system. Use real data (current)
to compare and contrast the findings.
http://www.solarsystemscope.com/scope.swf
Planet
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Size
Appearance
Atmosphere
Misc
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Project
Choose a major planet. Plan and build a scaled model that can
demonstrate the planet size and rotation orbit in relationship to the sun and
the Earth. Conduct the demonstration (with explanation) to the class.
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Project
Research the history of the exploration of the solar system or a recent
space discovery. Make a timeline or write a report to interpret and clarify the
major events, the tools and technology used, and the discoveries made. Share
findings with the class.
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How do we know
what's in space?
Make a poster that
demonstrates how we
know about the solar
system
(add to/complete KWL)
read p. 258-9, fill in
study guide for How
do We Observe
Objects in Space?
and p. 268, fill in
study guide for How
do We Explore the
Solar System?
Solar system
Study guide
How do we observe objects in space?
p. 258-259 in textbook
How do we explore the solar system?
p. 268 in textbook
Solar system
Essential Questions
3. What is the orbit of
the planets like?
1. What is the solar
system?
2. What objects are in
our solar system?
4. How do we
observe objects in
space?
Solar system
Project
Research the history of the exploration of the
solar system or a recent space discovery. Make a
timeline or write a report: major events,
tools/technology used, discoveries made.
Present to the class.
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Misconceptions
3. Gravity only exists
on Earth.
1. Earth is the center
of the solar system.
2. The sun orbits Earth.
4. Planetary orbits
are highly elliptical.
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