Pluto Is a Planet

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can argue whether Pluto should be classified as a planet, using evidence to support my claim.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Is Pluto a planet?

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œArgue for or against Pluto being classified as a major planet, using at least one piece of evidence from the video to support your argument. Do you think the discovery of Pluto's surface features (like the "heart") strengthens or weakens the argument for it being a major planet? Explain your reasoning using evidence from the video. ”

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