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- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to earth's moon and the eight other planets in our solar system. Also, students explore the geology, composition, and orbits of other planets by planning a trip to another planet. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the beautiful mathematical model unique to our solar system. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students complete a WebQuest to study the names and locations of the planets in the solar system. They investigate the causes of the seasons and the distance between the planets using astronomical units. They use technology to research and communicate information and ideas. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students view various planetary satellites of the solar system and compare and contrast different moons. Then they research characteristics of a moon of their choice and present their findings to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students construct solar system models to scale and see our solar system as an action location in the vast void of space. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students, in groups, draw one of the parts of the solar system. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students investigate the nine planets and our solar system. They create drawings, construct a sun camera, record observations and data in a Space Journal, build a model of the planets, and participate in a simulation of the Earth's orbit around the sun. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research origin of solar system, discuss theories they have found, and create paper mache solar system models. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the internet to answer specific questions about the solar system. They use worksheets to record information about planets. Students increase awareness of the solar system through exploration of websites. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the nine planets and countless moons of the solar system. Using the internet, they research one of the planets to determine if a manned mission to the planet would be possible. They share their information with the class. Full Review »
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