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Where Is Saturn in the Solar System? Where Am I in the Solar System? Lesson PlanWhere Is Saturn in the Solar System? Where Am I in the Solar System? Lesson Plan
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Where Is Saturn in the Solar System? Where Am I in the Solar System?

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Students discover the planets and their location in the solar system. They complete a KWL chart on Saturn and discuss. They complete the lesson with a writing activity.

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saturn, planets, the solar system

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saturn, solar system, science
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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