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The Solar System - A Review

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Students analyze their knowledge about the solar system. For this solar system review lesson, students look at a picture of the solar system on the SMART Board, name them in order, and are able to identify the sun as the center. They complete a chart that acts as an assessment.

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planets, the solar system

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solar system, planets, order of planets, programs
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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Skills Practice
Technology
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Year
2011
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