Exploring the Solar System
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the major components of our solar system.
Warm-Up Video
Homeschool Pop · 16:12
Planets of our Solar System for Kids
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Planets are round objects, or spheres, that orbit the sun.
- 2
There are two types of planets: primary planets, of which there are eight, and dwarf planets.
- 3
The first four planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are rocky planets, while the last four, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are gas planets.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name the eight primary planets in our solar system in order from the sun.”
Complete Lesson Package
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