Download planet composition

Class: Physical Science
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Lesson Topic: Composition of the Planets
Class Period:
Lesson Objectives:
S:ESS2:6:1.2 Recognize that of all the known planets, Earth appears to be somewhat
unique; and describe the conditions that exist on Earth that allow it to support life.
S:ESS2:8:3.4 Compare and contrast planets based on data provided about size,
composition, location, orbital movement, atmosphere, or surface features (includes
moons). [ESS2(5-8)MAS-6]
Prior Knowledge Assumed: There are 8 planets (Pluto is now
considered a dwarf planet), the planets revolve around the Sun, which is a
star.
Materials: poster board, bubble wrap, sand
paper, cotton balls, aluminum foil,
markers/colored pencils
Evaluation
Planet Worksheet, class
participation
Intelligences Addressed: Linguistic, Logical/ Mathematical, Spatial, Musical,
Bodily/Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal
Pyramid
What
some
students
will
learn:
What
most
students
will
learn:
What
all
students
should
learn:
Agenda
3 groups will compose all of the planets – 2-3
planets per group
 Nick and Gus – 3 planets
 Danta and Matt – 3 planets
 Elias, Haley, Aden – 2 planets
Poster with planet must include name and what
composes each layer of the planet
Each group will make their planet with the
materials provided to simulate different
characteristics of the planets.
 Provide pre-made circles of planet layers
(atmosphere, surface, interior, core) to
group 3
 Haley, Elias, Aden – may type or write
name of planet and characteristics from
table
Pyramid of Knowledge
What some
students will
learn:
The temperatures of the
planets relates to the distance from
the sun.
What most
students will
learn:
The gas giants have rocky cores
While the rocky planets have
Metal cores.
What all
students
should
learn:
The four inner planets are
Rock planets while the four outer
Planets are the gas giants
The four inner planets differ in composition
than the four outer planets