Our Solar System - Planets in Order - Complete Unit Plan
This complete solar system unit plan includes all the planets in order, the sun, moon, star constellations, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and dwarf planets. The unit focuses on high student engagement through group inquiry hooks, hands-on STEM challenges, research inquiry projects, and daily activities. With over 140 pages, this solar system unit plan is sure to cover all your bases.
******The unit includes:
- 6 STEM activity challenges
- 3 inquiry activities/projects
- posters
- visual aids
- countless informational texts
- 4 review game activities
- grading rubrics
*******The unit is as follows:
Lesson 1 – Introducing the Solar System
Lesson 2 – The Sun
Lesson 3 – Inside the Sun
Lesson 4 – The Seasons
Lesson 5 – Moon Phases – OREO STEM
Lesson 6 – The Moon
Lesson 7 – Mercury
Lesson 8 – Venus – Moving to Venus Activity
Lesson 9 – Earth – CATAPULT STEM
Lesson 10 – Mars – The Rover
Lesson 11 – MARS ROVER STEM
Lesson 12 – Keep or Give Game
Lesson 13 – Jupiter
Lesson 14 – Saturn – CLASS GAME
Lesson 15 – Uranus – ROCKET STEM
Lesson 16 – Neptune – CLASS GAME
Lesson 17 – Review Games
Lesson 18 – Comets, Meteoroids, Asteroids
Lesson 19 – Constellations – Star Builder STEM
Lesson 20 – Star Search Assignment - Inquiry
Lesson 21 – Technology in Space – ROBOT ARM STEM
Lesson 22 – Technology in Space – Final Summative
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Earth and Space Science: Our Solar System
Outcomes:
SS6.1
Research and represent the physical characteristics of the major components of the solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. (CP, SI)
SS6.2
Assess the efficacy of various methods of representing and interpreting astronomical phenomena, including phases, eclipses, and seasons. (CP, SI)
SS6.3
Evaluate past, current, and possible future contributions of space exploration programs including space probes and human spaceflight, which support living and working in the inner solar system. (DM, TPS)