Are outer planets just like inner planets? Nope! The outer planets are much more spread apart than the inner planets. An informative PowerPoint presentation shows why this is true as well as facts about the individual planets in the outer planet group. 

Concepts

outer planets, planets, the solar system

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners record notes about each planet in a graphic organizer
• Provide a diagram of the outer planets for pupils to label during the presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Expects an introductory understanding of the planets of the solar system

Pros

• Uses charts and diagrams to communicate important information
• Provides the resource in an editable format

Cons

• None