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THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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TODAY WE ARE GOING TO BE LEARNING ABOUT THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
• What are some things you already know about the solar system?
• Please make sure you are paying attention because
there will be a short quiz at the end!
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THE SUN
• The Sun is the center of our solar system.
• The Sun is the largest object in our solar system.
• All of the planets in our solar system orbit the Sun.
• The Sun is a yellow star.
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MERCURY
• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
• It is only a little bit bigger than the moon.
• Mercury is extremely hot .
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VENUS
• Venus is the sister planet to Earth.
• Venus is almost the same size as Earth.
• It is the second planet away from the Sun.
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EARTH
• Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
• It is the only planet that currently supports life.
• Earth is the planet we live on.
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MARS
• The fourth planet in our solar system is Mars, our moon is not a planet.
• Mars is called the red planet because of the way its soil looks.
• Scientists believe that there used to be water on the planet Mars.
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JUPITER
• Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
You could fit all of the planets inside it!
• Jupiter is made of gases.
• Jupiter has a giant red spot.
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SATURN
• Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system.
• You can tell Saturn from the other planets by its distinct rings.
• Saturn is made of gases.
• Saturn is the sixth planet in our solar system.
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URANUS
• Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system.
• Uranus is made up of gases but has a core made of rock.
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NEPTUNE
• Smallest of the planets made of gas.
• Neptune is known for it’s very strong winds.
• Neptune is the eighth and final planet in our solar system.
PLUTO
• Was considered a planet when I was your age.
• No longer considered a planet.
• Pluto is very small, smaller than the moon!
• Made up of ice.
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QUIZ
• What Planet is closest to the Sun?
• What Planet is called the red planet?
• What is the center of our Solar system?
• What planet is the only planet that currently supports life?
• What planet is made of gases but also has a core made of rock?
• What planet can you tell by its rings?
• Is Pluto considered a planet?
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RESOURCES
• Nasa, . Pluses from our Sun. 2013. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=18887>.
• Nasa, . Mercury as Never Seen Before. 2008. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=7543>.
• Nasa. Chasing Clouds on Venus . 2011. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=15023>.
• Nasa, . Earth. 2012. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=9643>.
• Nasa, . Mars by Mars Express. 2012. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=18949>.
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RESOURCES
• Nasa, . Jupiter Globe. 2012. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=9523>.
• Nasa, . Saturn by Voyager 1. 1980. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=13403>.
• Nasa, . Uranus by Voyager 2. 1986. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=13583>.
• Nasa, . Neptune. 1986. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=15663>.
• Nasa, . Pluto System. 2006. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=9983>.
