2. Brenda Rone and Susan Gentry Hazelwood School District

3. Teacher Page 4 We suggest that students keep a journal. 4 It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain answers. When you see this symbol students should use their journals. 4 Click to go to a new slide.

4. This lesson is designed to reinforce: State Science Standard 6 V Universe A. Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of the Universe C. Tools of Space Exploration

5. A. Characteristics of the Universe Activity 2

6. This is a model of our Solar System. The planets follow a path around the sun. Can you name all the planets of the Solar System? Click for answers Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Neptune Uranus Pluto

7. Write two sentences telling how the planets in the Solar System are alike. Use words from the word box. sphere orbit around path sun travel move around sun

8. Write two sentences telling how the planets in the Solar System are different. Use words from the word box. distance size around path sun travel temperature rings sun

9. Share your ideas with your class? Good bye Earthlings! Share information with a partner about your favorite planet. How many different ideas did your class come up with?