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The presentation starts with the scientists who made discoveries about our solar system: Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Brahe, Kepler, and Newton. It also covers the planets, inner, outer, and Pluto, satellites, and an in-depth discussion of the sun.
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Concepts
the solar system, planets, the sun, ptolemy, copernicus, heliocentricity, galileo galilei, astronomy, kepler's laws, sir isaac newton, inner planets, outer planets, satellites, chromosomes, the corona, solar wind, the aurora borealis, sunspots, solar flares, comets, meteorites, meteoroids, meteors, famous scientists
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Instructional Ideas
- Research the other dwarf planets not mentioned in the presentation
- Use the presentation template with a lecture; provide the video to students who were absent
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson best fits as an introduction to the solar system
- This is the 23rd presentation in a series of 26 related resources
Pros
- Includes 18 worksheets to supplement the material in the video
Cons
- Video includes colloquialisms that are not necessarily common to all pupils