Inner Planets

Title: Inner Planets

Grade Level: Sixth Grade

Subject: Science

Duration: 45-60 min

DOK Level: Level 2

SAMR Level: Substitution

Indiana Standard: 6.ESS.3 Compare and contrast the Earth, its moon, and other planets in the solar system, including comets and asteroids.

Objective: Read and learn about the inner planets of our solar system.

Procedure:

Through video and articles you will learn about Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.  Make sure you are taking the time to watch, read, and learn about each planet.

Label a Google Doc. “Inner Planets”. You will need to write 5 facts about each planet. Be sure to list the name of the planet and then have your facts below it. Your facts should be written as complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.

Watch this YouTube video about the inner planets: (8 ½ minute video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFsB8KKlP4I 

Mercury
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mercury.htm 
After reading all the information about Mercury, write 5 of the most important facts about Mercury.

Venus
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/venus.htm 
After reading all the information on Venus, write 5 of the most important facts about Venus.

Earth
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/earth.htm 
After reading all the information about Earth, write 5 of the most important facts about Earth.

Mars
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mars.htm 
After reading all the information about Mars, write 5 of the most important facts about Mars.