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The Solar System

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast the characteristics of inner and outer planets in our solar system.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Solar System 101 | National Geographic

National Geographic

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Name two characteristics that are common to all outer planets but not to any inner planets. Describe the primary difference in composition between inner and outer planets. ”

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