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Tour of the Solar System Lesson PlanTour of the Solar System Lesson Plan
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Grade
6th
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Science
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Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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Technology
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Year
2002
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Tour of the Solar System

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Learners engage in science, math, and language activities as they do research on the components of the solar system. The class begins with some anticipatory activities and discussions before it is divided into small groups to conduct research on one specific space object such as a planet, the moon or comets. This resource provides a list of possible research prompts and activities for groups to complete. After the research is complete, each group prepares and presents a display on their objec

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Concepts

planets, space, the moon, the solar system

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solar system, solar system model, planets, solar system activities, the moon, Presentation, space objects, space science, the nine planets, science

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