Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 5
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Planets, Solar System
Lesson Description: Here is an in-depth introduction to the Solar System and the planets that are in it. From the sun to why poor Pluto is no longer considered a planet, come along for a ride across the Solar

  • SC.5.E.5.2 Recognize the major common characteristics of all planets and compare/contrast the properties of inner and outer planets.
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Video : Exploring Our Solar System
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Quiz : Quiz
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
In order from the sun, where does Earth sit in the order of the planets?
Question #2
How many planets are in our solar system?
Question #3
Which of these used to be called a planet, but is not anymore?
Question #4
What are the planets named after?
Question #5
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Question #6
Which planet has the most moons?
Question #7
Why is Earth the only planet in our solar system with life?
Question #8
Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Resources : Extra Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Play Solar System Switch-a-Roo!

Planets: Games
Online games are a fun way to learn more about science topics. Here you will find links to an assortment of interactive games and activities for use at home or in the classroom. These games are designed for a variety of skill levels and interests. They can be used in a computer lab, on an interactive whiteboard, or on individual devices.