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Our Solar System: An Introductory Tour PPTOur Solar System: An Introductory Tour PPT
Publisher
Glynn County School System
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Duration
45 mins
Number of Slides
44
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Our Solar System: An Introductory Tour

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Take science lovers on an out-of-this-world tour of the solar system. A PowerPoint presentation gives a pictorial view of the planets of the solar system. Images highlight the unique features of each planet, and the final slides include bonus information about the planets beyond Pluto. 

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Concepts

the solar system, outer planets, inner planets, planets

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add notes to each slide explaining key information about each planet
  • Have pupils choose a planet to research further after the presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects an understanding of the basic structure of the solar system

Pros

  • Uses actual images of planets to reinforce the facts
  • Includes information about the scale of the solar system

Cons

  • None

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