1. Around the Sun

2. Starter Decide which statements are true and which are false.
For each false statement, write down why you think it is false.
Try to write down a corrected version of the statement.

3. Objectives Learn about our solar system.
Learn some features of the planets.
Produce a brochure.

4. Differences between the Planets
Sizes
Distance from the Sun
Orbit times
Color
Atmosphere

5. Model Planet Size (km) Distance from Sun (km) Time for 1 orbit (years)
Mercury
5000
0.2
Venus
12000
0.6
Earth
13000
1.0
Mars
7000
1.9
Jupiter
143000 12
Saturn
121000 30
Uranus
51000 84
Neptune
50000
165

6. Orbiting the Sun
The Earth goes around the Sun once every year. (365 ¼ Earth days)
The path it takes is called an orbit.
The Solar System is made up of nine planets and the Sun.
The solar system also contains asteroids, meteors and meteorites. These are made of ice, rock, dust and gas which are smaller than planets.
Between Mars and Jupiter there is an asteroid belt where most of asteroids are found.

7. The Planets Remember: 9 planets: My Mercury Very Venus Educated Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Remember: My
Very
Educated
Mother
Just
Served Us
Nachos

8. Rings of ice & many moons Bluish & has strong winds
Facts about Planets
Name
Size
Atmosphere
Temperature
Other Features
Mercury
Small & Rocky
None
427°C
Closest to the Sun
Venus
Carbon Dioxide
Hottest
480 °C
Earth
Nitrogen & Oxygen
Average
22 °C
Living organisms
Mars
Carbon dioxide
Cold -23 °C
Red
Jupiter
Giant
Gases
-150 °C
Many moons
Saturn
-180 °C
Rings of ice & many moons
Uranus
Medium
Cold
-210 °C
15 moons & rings
Neptune
-220 °C
Bluish & has strong winds
Pluto
Unknown
-230 °C
? if a Planet

9. Design a holiday brochure or poster for visiting the planets.
Task
Design a holiday brochure or poster for visiting the planets.
Think about:
Why travel to each planets?
What is good?
What is there?

10. Summary
Questions and Answers