Our Solar System's Planets

1st GradeScience34 min

aligned to Ngss 1-ess1-1

Learning Objective

I can name the planets in our solar system.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

šŸŒŽ Planets Song | Learn the Solar System with Mooseclumps | Educational Songs for Kids

Mooseclumps: Kids Learning Songs

Guided Notes

7 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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    Mercury is the first planet from the sun and the smallest planet in our solar system.

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    Earth is the third planet from the sun and is mostly covered in water.

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    Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and the biggest planet in our solar system.

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    Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun and has lots of super sonic winds.

Practice

10 min

4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

ā€œCan you name all the planets we learned about in the song?ā€

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
  • Printable student handouts

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