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Saturn Lesson Plans
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In this lesson students compare and contrast Earth and Saturn's planet features. In this space science lesson, students draw a diagram of the solar system and identify the different components. They complete a Saturn system scavenger hunt and Venn diagram after the activity.
Students identify the different objects that orbit Saturn. In this space science lesson, students plot the graph of orbital speed and distance. They explain why planets and asteroids remain in orbit around the sun.
2nd graders draw and label each planet, Saturn and Uranus, showing 2 specific individual characteristics of each.
Students brainstorm what they know about solar system, listen to story about planets and solar system, identify planet Saturn and explore its place in solar system as part of larger system of Sun and its orbiting planets, and complete solar system worksheet.
Students identify the different requirements for photosynthesis to take place. In this space science lesson, students simulate conditions in Saturn to investigate if photosynthesis is possible there. They use data and observations collected to formulate a conclusion.
In this lesson students construct a model of Saturn and analyze photocopies of the planet taken by Voyager I. Simple calculations are used to proportion the planet and determine how light travels. Extensions are provided for further study.
Students analyze various statements on the moon. After reading an article, they discuss the findings about a new moon around Saturn. In groups, they re-create a press conference in which the new findings were released to the public. They write an opinion paper about the importance of space exploration.
This lesson has students identify and discuss the characteristics of Saturn. They create a book using those characteristics. They also develop diagram to show Saturn and its moons.
In this lesson students work together to create a scale model of the solar system. They write a descriptive paper and a paper comparing and contrasting the Earth to Saturn. They discuss their writings with the class.
In this lesson learners work together to create a scale model of the distances between the planets. They write a paragraph to describe Saturn and their make-believe trip to the planet. They identify other characteristics of Saturn as well.
