1. A presentation for fourth grade Created by Anne Hodgskiss
The Solar System
A presentation for fourth grade
Created by Anne Hodgskiss
->Learn about the planets<-
->Test your knowledge<-

2. Our Solar System is made up of eight planets, and the sun.
They are divided into the inner planets and the outer planets.
During the course of this PowerPoint, we will be learning about the inner planets

3. The Inner Planets Mercury Venus Earth Mars
The inner planets all revolve around the sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars

4. The Sun Did you know the sun is a star?
A star is a flowing sphere of gases that gives off energy
All the planets in the solar system orbit around the sun
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5. Mercury It is the closest planet to the sun
#1 from the sun
It is the closest planet to the sun
It is very hot on one side and cold on the other.
There is no water
Named after Mercury, the Messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology

6. Venus Named after the greek goddess of love
#2 from the sun
Named after the greek goddess of love
It is almost the same size as Earth
Like Mercury, Venus has no water
Venus’ atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide
This carbon dioxide traps heat
Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system

7. Earth Earth has one moon The only planet we know that supports life
#3 from the sun
Earth has one moon
The only planet we know that supports life
Earth’s atmosphere controls its temperature
Water and oxygen make it possible for life to exist on our planet

8. Mars Mars is smaller than Earth Mars has 2 moons
#4 from the sun
Mars is smaller than Earth
Mars has 2 moons
The atmosphere is mainly carbon dioxide
Craters and inactive volcanoes cover most of the surface
Strong winds create dust storms
Named after the Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology

9. Jupiter
#5 from the sun

10. Saturn

11. Uranus

12. Neptune

13. What is the hottest planet?
Quiz Time!
What is the hottest planet?
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Venus

14. Quiz Time! Mercury Earth Venus Mars
What planet was named after the greek messenger of the gods?
Mercury
Earth
Venus
Mars

15. What is the only planet known to support life?
Quiz Time!
What is the only planet known to support life?
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Venus

16. Which planet has two moons?
Quiz Time!
Which planet has two moons?
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Venus

17. Please visit: For more information… Nine Planets NASA
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