Planets Lesson Plans

4th graders research the planets and create brochures to share their information.  In this planets lesson, 4th graders navigate the Internet to gather information for a brochure about an imaginary trip to their planet. 4th graders complete their brochures using Microsoft Publisher.

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.

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.

6th graders create and analyze a model of the solar system. They anaylze and interpret data from graphs and tables. 6th graders use technology (CD-ROMs, Internet and multi-media) to gather and present information on a planet. They compare planetary distances.

In this lesson students compare and contrast the four inner planets with the five outer planets. They explore the differences in size, temperature and composition through dance and movement. Then, they create a dance based on information gained from this lesson.

Learners research and create scale models of the planets.  In this planets lesson, learners label their planets and place on a mural. 

Students identify and sequence the major events that caused Earth to develop into a habitable planet. They view videos, conduct research, participate in discussions and work in groups to determine the likelihood of other habitable worlds.

This lesson has students research the planets and make books about them.  In this planets lesson, students research various aspects of the planets such as size, composition, temperature and distance from the sun.  Each student will use the writing process to write about their planet. This lesson has students design a front cover.

In this lesson 6th graders research information about the solar system. In this solar system lesson, 6th graders research one planet using text and websites before developing a 280 slide presentation that highlights the information. They answer specific questions about each planet in their presentations.

8th graders draw the paths of the planets in the solar system. In this astronomy lesson, 8th graders calculate speed of objects using distance and time information. They research about the work of scientists in the 16th and 17th century.