Brenda Rone and Susan Gentry

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UNIVERSE 2
Brenda Rone and Susan Gentry Hazelwood School
District
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Teacher Page
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We suggest that students keep a
journal.
It is critical for students to use
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writing skills to explain answers.
When you see this symbol
students should use their
journals.
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This lesson is designed to reinforce State
Science Standard 6 V Universe
A. Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of
the Universe C. Tools of Space Exploration
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A. Characteristics of the Universe Activity 2
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This is a model of our Solar System. The planets
follow a path around the sun. Can you name all
the planets of the Solar System?
Neptune
Pluto
Uranus
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
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Jupiter
Saturn
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Write two sentences telling how the planets in
the Solar System are alike. Use words from the
word box.
sphere orbit around path sun travel move around su
n
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Write two sentences telling how the planets in
the Solar System are different. Use words from
the word box.
distance size around path sun travel temperature r
ings sun
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Share your ideas with your class?
How many different ideas did your class come up
with?
Share information with a partner about your
favorite planet.