The Solar System

Grade 6Science45 min

Learning Objective

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

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Formation of the Solar System in 6 minutes! (4K "Ultra HD")

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œName two characteristics that distinguish the inner planets from the outer planets. Describe the composition of the inner planets compared to the outer planets. ”

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