The Solar System

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Objective

I can name the planets in the solar system in order from the sun.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

List the eight planets in the solar system in order from the sun.

2

Describe one unique feature of Earth that distinguishes it from the other planets in the solar system.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

List the eight planets in the solar system in order starting from the sun. Write the names of the planets in the solar system in the correct order, beginning with the planet closest to the sun.

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