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Our Solar System
TEKS
• TEKS 112. Kindergarten
• (5) Science concepts. The student knows that
organisms, objects, and events have properties
and patterns. The student is expected to:
• (A) describe properties of objects and
characteristics of organisms;
• (B) observe and identify patterns including
seasons, growth, and day and night and predict
what happens next; and
• (C) recognize and copy patterns seen in charts
and graphs.
Large Group
Connections
Activities for the Week
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Display posters of the Solar System
Discuss the properties of the Sun
Identify and Name the Planets
Discuss the properties of the Earth, relate to needs
Discuss the properties of the planets
Demonstrate planetary motion, relate to seasonal changes
Discuss and demonstrate lunar motion, relate to day & night
Count and graph moons for each planet
Introduce new vocabulary concepts: lunar, satellite, solar, orbit,
galaxy, system, cycle
• Sing “The Planet Song” to reinforce planetary names and order
from the Sun while playing guitar
Small Group
Connections
Daily Learning Center Example
• Art:
• Sponge Painted Planets
– Differing sizes of paper plates, tempera and sponges
• Science:
• Impact Observation
– Pie plates, flour, drop cloth, small balls of different sizes
• Computer Technology:
• Kid Pix: Spiral Galaxy Art
• Listening Center:
• “The Planet Song”
– Song Recording and coloring chart
• Teacher’s Table:
• Read and match labels with sun, moon, and planets
• Place planetary objects in order
Credits
• Image:
– http://www.universe-review.ca/F07-planets.htm
• TEKS:
– http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/
ch112a.html