Outer Planets

Grade 6Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast the characteristics of the gas giants and ice giants in our solar system.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Outer Planets-Jovian Planets

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œName one key difference in the atmospheric composition between a gas giant and an ice giant, as described in the video. According to the video, which of the outer planets are considered gas giants, and which are considered ice giants? ”

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