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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate and explain the forces of gravity and the consequences of the Earth's movement to better comprehend Earth's place in the solar system. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students research topics related to space and the planets using the Internet. They explore various websites, construct scale models of the solar system, and create a travel brochure using HyperStudio computer software. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students will compare and contrast the size, composition, and surface features of the planets that comprise the solar system. They create travel brochures, advertising the other planets in the solar system as travel destinations. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research the Solar System using the Internet to complete questions. They sing The Planet Song and study the names of the planets using an acrostic poem. They write descriptive paragraphs with a partner with whom they check using proofreaders' marks. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify cardinal and intermediate directions, recognize that models changes due to new or improved observations and technology, identify the major characteristics of the planets including their positions in the solar system, identify the relationship of astronomy and astrology, identify the origin of the names of the planets, and identify technological improvements resulting in improved observation in astronomy. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students explore the solar system on the internet and video programs. They investigate the names of each planet and their places in the solar system. They chose their favorite planet and design an advertisement to sell a vacation to their planet. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the solar system through a group project on an assigned planet in which they combine facts and fiction in order to encourage people to visit their researched planet. Students also compose their own Mnemonic device to remember the nine planets. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students identify the various distances between the Sun, planets, and other small objects in the Solar System. They convert the various AU distances to centimeters and complete the include chart, measure and cut string, and use the calculated distances to tie the bead onto the string. Finally, the students wrap the Solar System string around the cardboard holders. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students review vocabulary words associated with the solar system. Using the new words, they create their own word search puzzle to share with a partner. They brainstorm a list of words to use and their teacher checks for spelling errors. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that is associated with research of the solar system. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They participate in a simulation of the solar system while focusing upon the answering of key questions. Full Review »
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