
Gravity in the Solar System
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 60 min· Ms-ess1-2. Develop And Use A Model To Describe The Role Of Gravity In The Motions Within Galaxies And The Solar System. Ms-ess1-3. Analyze And Interpret Data To Determine Scale Properties Of Objects In The Solar System
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use a model to show how gravity affects the motion of objects in our solar system.
Warm-Up Video
Homeschool Pop · 16:12
Planets of our Solar System for Kids
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Planets are spheres that orbit the sun.
- 2
The four rocky planets closest to the sun are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- 3
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are gas planets that are the furthest planets from the sun.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Draw a model showing the eight primary planets in our solar system orbiting the sun. Label each planet.”
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