Our solar system is just like the other solar systems, right? It seems that isn't quite true, but the differences give scientists information about the movement of the planets. An episode of the SciShow Space series describes the physics behind the location of the planets and how that compares to planets in other solar systems.

Concepts

inner planets, outer planets, planets, the solar system, orbiting

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a graphic organizer for pupils to compare the characteristics of inner and outer planets
• Hold a debate for participants to argue for and against a change in the order of the solar system

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a basic understanding of the structure of the solar system

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Emphasizes the scientific principles causing the composition of the solar system
• Includes simulation animations to demonstrate concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7