Jovian Planets
Unit 6: Jovian Planets (weeks 14-16)
Learning Objectives
Compare and contrast the Jovian planets as a group to the terrestrial planets
Contrast the Jovian planets to each other in terms of density, atmosphere, and unique features.
Understand ring formation and compare the Jovian rings system to each other.
Compare and contrast the general characteristics of the major Jovian moons.
Outline
Jupiter
physical characteristics (and weather systems)
Magnetic field and auroras
Lunar diversity: Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto
Rings
Saturn
Atmosphere
Rings
Titan and Mimas
Uranus
atmosphere and physical features
tilted rotational axis
Moons and rings
magnetic field
Neptune
physical properties
moons and rings
magnetic field
Triton
Class Notes – The Jovian Planets
Read Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and/or Chapter 10 in Zeilik.
Read The Nine Planets