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- 5th
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Students explore sizes, characteristics, and composition of the nine planets and then create balloon models of the planets that show their relative size to one another. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify the name, order and attributes of the planets. They role play the position of planets and view pictures. They draw pictures of the planets as well. 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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- 5th - 6th
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Students calculate their weight on other planets and then enter the data into a spreadsheet program to create a weight chart for themselves. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the location, size, and interesting facts about Mars. They discover why scientists are so interested in studying this mysterious planet. They analyze the history of Martian exploration. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students conduct research on the nine planets of our solar system. They create a fabric and paper collage of the planets in the correct order, write a paragraph about living on another planet, conduct internet research, and complete various worksheets. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students research characteristics of planets using a number of resources including the Internet, encyclopedias on-line, and print material. They create a presentation based on the prescribed criteria using at least one visual aid and write an appropriate level research paper. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the concept of the planets that are in our solar system. They conduct research using a variety of resources in order for students to make cognitive connections with the demonstrations made by the teacher. They also define some basic vocabulary terms. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students engage in an interactive lesson exploring the Inner Planets through PowerPoint instruction. They then continue their learning experience by participating in a web link activity. Full Review »
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