Earth and Space

Space Vocabulary

Space Introduction

Today's mission was for students to learn about the organization of the universe.

Even thought it is very basic knowledge I want my students to memorize the order of the planets from the sun all the way to pluto. I know that Pluto isn't considered a planet but we are referring to it as a dwarf planet and also studying the reasons that it is no longer considered part of the main planets of our Solar System.

Introduction to Space

Seasons Bill Nye

The Seasons Notes

Meteoroids! Comets! Asteroids! (Take Notes on slides 3-7, 10-12, 16-19. Do Triple Venn diagram comparing comets, asteroids, and meteoroids

Bill Nye: Comets and Meteors

Phases of the Moon and Eclipses Poster Project

Solar and Lunar Eclipse Notes

Create a mini poster of our solar system and briefly describe each part of our solar system. Color and include sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Asteroid Belt, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Comets, and Pluto (Dwarf Planet ) Put a number by each celestial body and explain it on the other side of the paper.

Moon Phases Lab Oreo Cookie each group gets 4 cookies