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\nCharacteristics of the Outer Planets\n

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\nA brief reading comprehension exercise, this learning exercise covers the characteristics of the outer planets. It still considers Pluto a planet and Charon its moon. It is therefore a little out of date, but this fact can be discussed...\n
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\nLooking Inside Planets\n

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\nResearchers use scientific data to understand what is inside each of the planets. The first in a series of six, this lesson builds off of that concept by having pupils use a data table to create their own scale models of the interiors of...\n
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\nPlanet Line-Ups\n

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\nShould Pluto be considered a planet or a dwarf planet? Scholars research planets in our solar system to understand their similarities and differences. It also includes memory activities related to the order of the planets. \n
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\nThe Outer Planets\n

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\nAre outer planets just like inner planets? Nope! The outer planets are much more spread apart than the inner planets. An informative PowerPoint presentation shows why this is true as well as facts about the individual planets in the...\n
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\nWere the Planets Always in the Same Order?\n

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\nOur solar system is just like the other solar systems, right? It seems that isn't quite true, but the differences give scientists information about the movement of the planets. An episode of the SciShow Space series describes the physics...\n
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\nWhy Are the Inner and Outer Planets Different?\n

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\nHow did the planets form? An interesting video from the SciShow Space series identifies the differences between the inner and outer planets and how the history of the solar system's sun put everything in its place. Viewers also learn...\n
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\nA Planet in the Solar System\n

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\nTake young scientists on an exploration of the cosmos with this cross-curricular writing exercise. Tasked with producing an expository composition describing a planet of their choosing, students perform research and...\n
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\nRogue Planet Discovered!\n

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\nHow do scientists define a planet? Does it have to orbit a star? The discovery of a possible planet that is on its own with no star is opening up these questions for scientists. The planet is relatively close to us but still so far away...\n
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\nMeet the 5 Dwarf Planets!\n

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\nWhat's bigger than an asteroid but smaller than a planet? A dwarf planet! Take a peak into the five dwarf planets—Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris, Ceres—with a captivating video hosted by Jenni and Squeaks.\n
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\n3 Planets That Shouldn't Exist\n

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\nTake a journey through the universe to learn about three planets that are mysteries to scientists—because they shouldn't be able to exist! Class members watch a short video to learn about Kepler-78b, Kepler-10c, and HD 106906b,...\n
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\nDo Any Stars NOT Have Planets?\n

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\nThe universe is littered with planets orbiting their suns. The video instructor outlines different methods scientists use to detect these exoplanets. As an installment of a larger solar system playlist, the video discusses current and...\n
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\nPluto: Still Not A Planet\n

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\nJupiter's magnetic field is 20,000 times that of Earth's. An awareness of the strenght of Jupiter's magnetic field is just one of the challenges engineers face when designing spacecraft to visit Jupiter and its moons. Learn more about...\n
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\nPlanet Designer: What’s Trending Hot?\n

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\nExcite scholars to design their own planet in this first of five lessons. The activity starts with a pre-activity assessment, a complete lesson plan that is easy to implement, and a post-activity assessment that would look great...\n
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\nPlanet Magic Number\n

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\nThis is a terrific worksheet!  Wow! Lots of great learning going on here. Not only do your pupils have to do a bunch of research in order to fill in the planetary table, they have to do some math as well, which will tell them if...\n
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\nPlanet Mars\n

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\nFour questions follow an informational reading about the planet Mars. Scholars receive instant feedback and a progress report at the end of the practice. \n
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\nPlanets Beyond\n

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\nStudents recognize basic geometric shapes. They research the positions of planets in our solar system and find information on early theories about the location of planets and the sun. Students visualize planets as they might appear in an...\n
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\nKelly's Kindergarten: Names of Planets\n

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\nNeed some helpful images for your astronomy unit? Check out a slide show that hosts several pictures of planets with their names. \n
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\nPlot the Planets\n

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\nStudents identify and explain natural cycles and patterns in the solar system. They write short reports about the solar system. Students plot the order of the planets in a colorful diagram. They use Crayola Gel Markers to add a colorful...\n
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\nThe Planets of the Solar System\n

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\nLaunch a lesson that's sure to capture middle schoolers' interest! Exploration enthusiasts examine the planets of our solar system using an activity from PBS's Space series. The resource includes images and information for each planet,...\n
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\nPlanet Presentation\n

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\nUpper-elementary astronomers take on the role of interplanetary real estate salesmen. They research an assigned planet and create a PowerPoint to persuade the rest of the class to purchase property and move there. This fun project would...\n
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\nDescribing the Planets\n

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\nYoung Spanish language learners review the names of each planet. Then, in pairs, they work to complete the chart provided. What is the composition of each planet? What is the color? They learn how to describe the planets. \n
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\nClay Planets\n

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\nHave your class learn about the solar system using this hands on technique. Learners review what they know about the planets, and create a clay model of the solar system. There are a list of resource links to make this lesson a complete...\n
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\nHow To Build a Planet From The Inside Out!\n

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\nHigh schoolers read about the Spitzer Space Telescope and the technology used to learn about planet composition. They calculate the radius of a planet, the size of a planet, the average density of a planet and the likely core composition...\n
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\nDoes your class know their planets? Implement an activity that has them describing the solar system, identifying properties of the planets, and placing them in order from their distance from the sun.\n
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