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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate and explain the forces of gravity and the consequences of the Earth's movement to better comprehend Earth's place in the solar system. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students describe the different bodies that make up our solar system. They explain the place of our solar system within the Milky Way Galaxy and the universe. They explain day and night and the Earth's movement, then discuss the causes of the seasons. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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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. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students examine and compare/contrast the four inner planets with the five outer planets. They explore the differences through dance and movement, then create a dance about the planets, displaying what they have investigated during the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in a special education classroom are introduced to how the universe and solar system was formed. Using the internet, they research the characteristics of Earth that support human life. In groups, they compare and contrast Earth's characteristics and other planets. To end the lesson, they discuss the possibility of traveling further into the solar system. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students research topics related to space and the planets using the Internet. They explore various websites, construct scale models of the solar system, and create a travel brochure using HyperStudio computer software. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify cardinal and intermediate directions, recognize that models changes due to new or improved observations and technology, identify the major characteristics of the planets including their positions in the solar system, identify the relationship of astronomy and astrology, identify the origin of the names of the planets, and identify technological improvements resulting in improved observation in astronomy. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students explore the solar system on the internet and video programs. They investigate the names of each planet and their places in the solar system. They chose their favorite planet and design an advertisement to sell a vacation to their planet. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students investigate that the sun is at the center of the solar system through role play. One student is the sun and one student is the Earth. The students then show how the Earth orbits around the sun. Students view a flashlight and globe experiment to study the differences between night and day on different sides of the Earth. Students complete worksheet independently. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students research the nine planets on the internet using the provided links. They also search for pictures of each of the nine planets and use these pictures to create a PowerPoint slideshow. Finally, they prsent their slideshow report to the class. Full Review »
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