Download in the Solar System!

Bringing The Solar System To Life
The Solar System
By: Mrs. Daniels
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Learn about the Solar System
Test your knowledge about the Solar System
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Objectives
I CAN identify and name the planets.
I CAN explain that the planets orbit the sun.
The Solar System
In our solar system, nine planets circle
around our Sun. The Sun sits in the
middle while the planets travel in circular
paths (called orbits) around it. These nine
planets travel in the same direction
(counter- clockwise looking down from the
Sun's north pole).
The Solar System
The solar system is made up of two parts:
The inner solar system contains Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. These
four planets are closest to the Sun.
The outer solar system contains Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto.
The inner planets are separated
from the outer planets by the Asteroid Belt.
The Solar System
ROCKY PLANETS (Mercury - Venus - Earth - Mars - Pluto)
The rocky planets are mostly made up of rock and metal. These planets are very heavy and move
slowly. They also do not have rings and very few moons.
GAS PLANETS (Jupiter - Saturn - Uranus - Neptune)
The gas planets are mostly made up of gases (hydrogen and helium). These planets are light for
their sizes (just like a big air balloon) and move quickly. They have rings and lots of moons.
Planet
Number
of Known
Moons
Time to
Orbit the
Sun (days)
Distance
from the
sun
Mercury
None
88
36,000,000
Venus
None
224
7,521
Earth
1
365.25
7,926
Mars
2
687
4,222
Jupiter
66
11.86 yrs
88,846
Saturn
62
29 yrs
74,900
Uranus
27
84 yrs
31,763
Neptune
13
164.8 yrs
30,779
The Solar System
Now it’s time to watch a video to learn
more about the Solar System and how it
was created!
*Remember to pay close attention so you are ready for your Quiz!
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QUIZ
Now it’s time to Blast Off and see what
you have learned! Good Luck!
Question 1
How many Planets ( including the dwarf
Planet Pluto) are in the Solar System?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
D. 11
Question 1
Correct
Great job! There are 9
planets (including Pluto)
in the Solar System!
Question 1
TRY AGAIN!
Remember, the Inner Solar
System consist of 4 Planets
and the Outer Solar System
consist of 5 Planets!
Question 2
The Sun sits in the middle while the
planets travel in circular paths called
__________ around it.
A. Orbits
B. Circles
C. Rotations
D. Belts
Question 2
Correct
Awesome job! Planets travel in
circular paths called orbits around
the sun!
Question 2
TRY AGAIN!
Remember, this is the circular path the
planets make around the sun.
Hint: It may also be your favorite brand of gum!
Question 3
The inner planets are separated
from the outer planets by the_________
Belt.
A. Orbit
B. Asteroid
C. Space
D. Rocket
Question 3
Correct
Fantastic job! The Asteroid Belt separates
the Inner Planets from the Outer Planets!
Question 3
TRY AGAIN!
Remember this is the Belt that divides the
Inner and Outer Planets in the Solar
System.
Question 4
There are two types of planets, Rocky
planets and ______ Planets.
A. Air
B. Gas
C. Water
D. Salt
Question 4
Correct
Wonderful job! Gas planets are
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune!
Question 4
TRY AGAIN!
Remember these planets are made up
mostly of gases
Question 5
The Sun is part of The Solar System but is
not a Planet.
A. True
B. False
Question 5
Correct
Very Good! The Sun is a star, not a
planet.
Question 5
TRY AGAIN!
Remember, the Sun is part of the Solar
System but it is actually a Star.
Quiz
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have completed the quiz to
test your knowledge about our
Solar System! Great Job!
Overview of Planets
Overview of Planets
Don’t forget the Dwarf Planet Pluto
Review
Remember:
 The Sun is a Star not a Planet.
 The Asteroid Belt divides the Inner and
Outer Planets.
 The planets make circular paths called
Orbits around the Sun.
 There are too kinds of Planets: Rocky and
Gas.
The Solar System
Now you are ready to start the next portion
of this lesson where we will actually Bring
the Solar System to life! Thank you for
your attention and participating in this
lesson.
Works Cited
 http://kids.nineplanets.org/intro.htm
 http://www.bobthealien.co.uk/mercury.htm
 http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/s
olarsystem/preview.weml