Solar System
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Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of inner and outer planets in our solar system.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Describe the key differences in the distances of the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) from the sun compared to the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), using the video's analogy of a football field.
Based on the video, explain why it is difficult to accurately represent both the size and distance between planets in a single image of the solar system.
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, approximately how many football fields away from the sun is Neptune? According to the video, which planet is located closest to the sun? ”
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