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Gas giants Lesson Plans
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Fifth graders research the planets. In this planet lesson, 5th graders look at the characteristics of the inner and outer planets. They look at the elements that make up the terrestrial planets and how those differ from the components of that comprise the Gas Giants.
Students examine the solar system. In this space lesson, students identify the order of the planets and their relative size to the sun. Students create a scale model of our solar system using a variety of household objects.
Students study robotic spacecrafts that have provided detailed information about the inner and outer planets. In this exploring the planets lesson plan, students use posters and diagrams to study the various robotic spacecraft sent to the planets. They explore the different ways scientists have learned about our planets.
Fourth graders research the objects in the sky. In this solar system activity, 4th graders investigate planets, the Earth's features, gravity, orbiting, and characteristics of the moon. Students illustrate, research, construct a telescope, observe, draw conclusions, and present findings to their peers.
If your students are studying the solar system, they will love this creative project. Learners do research on the solar system, and use a computer program to create a travel brochure about the planet of their choice. This lesson plan is chock full of resources and suggestions, making this project easy for both you and your students.
Students investigate the planets of the solar system and create and present an iMovie focusing on information obtained on their assigned planet. The final presentation includes music, transitions, and special effects.
Students build a scale model of the Solar System and determine the time other planets take to travel around the Sun in comparison to the time of the Earth's revolution. The velocity of the planets are also determined in this lesson.
Students explore the Solar System and examine the characteristics of al the planets. Through research and discussion, they create catalogs of the Solar System's components. Next, students use their findings to create Powerpoint versions of their catalogs. The lesson concludes with students creating travel brochures of a chosen planet.
Students identify the main components of the solar system. In this earth science lesson, students order the planets according to their distances from the Sun. They differentiate planets from dwarf planets.
Students discover the place of Earth in the solar system. In this earth science lesson, students study the different features of the planets. They compare and contrast Earth with the rest of the planets in the solar system.
