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Temperature of Inner Planets Lesson PlanTemperature of Inner Planets Lesson Plan
Publisher
Science 4 Inquiry
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Year
2015
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Temperature of Inner Planets

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Mars, Earth, and Venus contain atmospheres that generate weather. Young scientists explore the temperature of inner planets. They create a model simulating the greenhouse effect before researching and answering guided questions to determine what variables impact temperature.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

temperature, inner planets, the atmosphere

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss why the inner planets are also known as the terrestrial planets

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of the inner planets and measuring in Celsius
  • Requires a free account for the teacher and students
  • Aligns with McGraw-Hill textbooks

Pros

  • Follows a 5E format
  • Provides a high level of student engagement throughout

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7

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