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A slide for each of the planets (including recently downgraded Pluto), the sun, our moon, four of Jupiter's moons, and the rings of Saturn make up this visually appealing PowerPoint. A few facts for each body in the solar system accompany mostly high-quality photographs. This slide show would make an appropriate introduction to your solar system unit. Consider using it to stimulate interest in the planets and then having learners choose one to research and report on.

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saturn, planets, jupiter, mercury, neptune, pluto, the earth, the moon, the solar system, the sun, uranus, venus

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earth, moon, planets, saturn, solar system, sun, jupiter, pluto, mercury, neptune, uranus, venus, science
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Grade
3rd - 6th
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Science
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20

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