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Planetary Mysteries InteractivePlanetary Mysteries Interactive
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
2 hrs
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Planetary Mysteries

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Get to know our little part of the vast universe. Learners read about the common and not-so-common facts about each of the planets in the solar system. The interactive lesson includes a large amount of information as well as a quiz to assess understanding following their reading. 

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Concepts

the solar system, planets, inner planets, outer planets

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource within a WebQuest when studying the planets of the solar system
  • Have pupils use the resource to familiarize themselves with each planet and choose one planet to research more thoroughly

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires individual devices with Internet access
  • Works independently as a remote learning resource

Pros

  • Uses unique facts to add interest to the lesson
  • Includes animations and graphics

Cons

  • None

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