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- 5th - 6th
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Students identify the major bodies of this solar system, as well as apply knowledge gained through previous experiences to the task of understanding the need for colonization of another planet. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students name the planets of the solar system in order from the Sun to Pluto and recognize the planets by pictures shown in class. 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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- 2nd - 4th
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Students probe an interdisciplinary unit on our solar system. Distances between planets, their characteristics, and applications to student's personal lives are analyzed in this experience. The unit contains seven lessons. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students research the parts of the solar system completing science, math, and language activities. They complete the included worksheets. In teams, they create a display for presentation to their classmates. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students investigate the coincidental parade of planets and witness dramatic views of the solar system by researching websites and participating in online activities. They write about their findings. 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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- 8th
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Students work with a simulation of the solar system using a program downloaded from a web site. They maneuver through the site using teacher led instruction. Finally, they write a fictional story based on their investigations. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students study the planets of our Solar System collecting data on a worksheet. They use online tools to create a puzzle or other digital product using the information from their research. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students construct a distance scale model of solar system in a long hallway or playing field and observe that the solar system is mostly empty space. They observe that outer planets are much farther apart than inner planets and find out that it takes a long time to travel through the solar system. Full Review »
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