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Planets Teacher Resources
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In this planets and fractions worksheet, students solve nine problems about the sizes and scales of planets compared to each other using fractions.
Reach for the stars with this cute connect-the-dots activity! Kindergartners practice their counting and number sequencing by connecting the numbers 1 through 10 in four different shapes. A rocketship is completed for them as an example. When they're finished, have the kids color the pages and display them in your classroom.
There is more to the solar system than the typical study of the sun and planets. Launch a study of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets by watching the video The Story of the Solar System, available through this resource on the Discovery Education website. Then break the class into small groups to research celestial objects. Group members create posters that include illustrations and interesting facts, and prepare a presentation for the class about their object.
Your class will love creating brochures about the Nine Planets. They watch a video to access information about the nine planets and examine planetary rotation. They use a software program to create a graphic organizer and design a book or brochure using another publishing program.
Students examine the planets in the solar system. In this planetatry lesson students complete a project using a WebQuest program.
First graders study the planets in the solar system. In this planets lesson plan, 1st graders read Planets, then create a mobile containing all of the planets in the correct order. Students will label the planets with descriptive words.
Sixth graders research about the characteristics of their chosen planet. In this space science activity, 6th graders create a PowerPoint presentation based on specific criteria. They present their project in class.
Learners learn about the inner planets. In this solar system lesson, students watch a power point presentation on the inner planets and learn more facts about these planets. Learners copy the facts they learn into their mini-books.
Students explore the outer planets of the solar system. In this outer planet instructional activity, students research teacher-selected Internet sources about the outer planets. Students create coloring books that include facts about the outer planets.
Students craft planets from clay. In this geography skills lesson, students create model planets that mimic the geographic features found on Earth as well as the other planets. Students conduct research about characteristics of the planets prior to designing their own.