A Virtual Field Trip to and through the Solar System Science
SOL 6.8 Paula Pulley
Slide 3
The solar system consists of the sun, moon, Earth, other
planets and their moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. Each body
has its own characteristics and features.
Slide 4
The distance between planets and sizes of the planets varies
greatly. The outer, gas planets are very large, and the four inner
planets are comparatively small and rocky. Inner Planets Outer
Planets
Slide 5
You will complete a Solar System fact sheet by visiting the
following website. Open the website, then click on NEXT at the
bottom of this screen to see your instructions. Explore the Solar
System Explore the Solar System NEXT
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Take a few minutes to explore this website and learn about The
Solar System. Click on the link Planets and Dwarf Planets. On your
fact sheet, fill in the name of each planet. NEXT
Slide 7
On your fact sheet, write one fact about each planet using the
website. Click on each planet link to see facts about that planet.
Click on The Facts. On your fact sheet, fill in the distance of
each planet from the sun and the size comparison to the Earth.
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