Pluto Is a Planet
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Objective
I can argue whether Pluto should be classified as a planet, using evidence to support my claim.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Describe two challenges scientists faced when trying to learn about Pluto compared to other planets in our solar system.
Explain why the New Horizons mission was important for our understanding of Pluto.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Argue 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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