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The Planets and Scale Lesson PlanThe Planets and Scale Lesson Plan
Publisher
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
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3rd - 5th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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The Planets and Scale

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Scholars gain an insight into the relative size of planets and distance between inner and outer planets with the help of informational text, a data table, and a series of four questions.  

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

planets, scale, relative size, size, distance, outer planets, inner planets, solar storms, the solar system, responding to reading, informational texts

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Direct pupils to attach reference pages and worksheet to their interactive science binder or notebook for easy reference throughout the lesson 
  • Reenact the snow shovel example using sand and a toy shovel  
  • Assign the reading and worksheet as an individual activity or pair learners that require additional support

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource is the second in a series of 10 lesson plans that explore our solar system   

Pros

  • An answer key is included 
  • Directions are brief and to the point   

Cons

  • One image on the worksheet looks stretched 

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.4.1 RI.5.1 5.NBT.A.3.a

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