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Objectives

After completing the content, the student will be able to name

and put in order the 8 planets in our solar system.

Students should have general understanding of each planet

following the presentation and should be able to name at least 2
facts about each planet.

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Our Solar System

Venus

Mercury

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Mars

Earth

Jupiter

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Neptune

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Mercury

It is the closest planet to the sun

It orbits around the sun in about 88 days

The temperature can range from -280F to 800F

The planet is known to have volcanoes

The core is predicted to be molten

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Mercury

It is the smallest planet in our solar system

Its surface is similar to our moon

It actually has no moon of its own

Has a very weak atmosphere

Atmosphere contains hydrogen, helium, and other elements

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Mercury

Named after a Roman god, who was the messenger to the gods

Axis is on a slight tilt.

There has been two satellites sent to take pictures of Mercury\

Smallest planet

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Mercury Question #1

How long does it take for Mercury to orbit the sun?

A: 200 days

B: 88 days

C: 75 days

D: 100 days

Thats Right

It takes about 88 days for Mercury to orbit the sun, it takes

exactly 87.969 days to orbit the sun.

Try Again

The sum is not a three digit number!

Mercury Question #2

Mercury is what planet to the sun?

A: 1st

B: 5th

C: 9th

D: 2nd

Thats Right

It is the first planet from the sun

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While it isnt the hottest planet in our solar system it is the.

Venus

It is the second planet from the sun

Has an orbit time of about 225 days

Has no moons

The air pressure is 92 times stronger than Earths

http://ircamera.as.arizona.edu/NatSci102/NatSci102
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Venus

Atmosphere contains mostly carbon dioxide

Temperatures can range from -360F to 791F

This is due to the atmosphere holding in heat

Also is known to have many volcanoes

http://www.windows2universe.org/venus/images/ve
nus_med.jpg

Venus

Named after the Roman goddess of love

Often called Earths sister due to similarities

There have been many satellites and rovers sent to Venus

Exploration is expected to continue in the future

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b/Mgn_p39146.png

Venus Question #1

What can the temperature range from?

A: -270 to 540F

B: -247F to 800F

C: -360F to 791F

D: -100f to 277F

Thats Right

It is ranged from -360F to 791F from what we have recorded.

Try Again

Try again, while also experiencing extreme cold Venus also

experiences extreme heat.

Venus Question #2

Venus is what planet from the sun?

A: 7th

B: 3rd

C: 1st

D: 2nd

Thats Right

While it is only the second planet from the sun

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While it is the hottest planet in our system it isnt the closest

Earth

Is the third planet from the sun

Is the planet that we live on

Has 1 moon

Takes about 365 days to orbit the sun

Only planet that supports complex life

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Earth

Atmosphere is made up of mostly oxygen and nitrogen

Nitrogen rich air helps plants grow easier

About 70% of the Earths surface is covered by water

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9
7/The_Earth_seen_from_Apollo_17.jpg

Earth

The temperature range is from -126F to 136F

Expected to support life for anywhere from 500 million years to

2.3 billion years.

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nt/638831main_globe_east_2048.jpg

Earth Question #1

Earth takes how long to orbit the Sun?

A: 287

B: 365

C: 350

D: 345

Thats Right

It takes exactly 365.25 days for the Earth to orbit the sun, the
extra .25 is solved by a leap day every 4 years.

Try Again

Try again it is in the mid upper 300s

Earth Question #2

The Earth is how many planets from the sun?

A: 2nd

B: 3rd

C: 5th

D: 7th

Thats Right

It is the 3rd planet from the sun

Try Again

Thats not quite right, try again.

Mars

It is the fourth planet from the sun

It is the second smallest planet behind mercury

Named after a Roman god

Nickname is the Red Planet

http://space-facts.com/wp-content/uploads/mars.jpg

Mars

There is water on Mars in the form of polar ice caps

The temperature can range from -225F to 95F

Takes about 687 days for Mars to orbit the sun

Atmosphere is mainly carbon dioxide.

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Mars

Considered a possible contender to live on if something happens

to the Earth.

Is still being searched for life.

Rovers have been sent to travel the planet.

Has a volcano 3 time times taller than Mount Everest.

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Mars Question #1

Mars is how many planets from the sun?

A: 4th

B: 3rd

C: 7th

D: 6th

Thats Right

It is the 4th planet from the sun

Try Again
It is the planet after Earth

Mars Question #2

How many days does it take for Mars to orbit the sun?

A: 543

B: 578

C: 621

D: 687

Thats Right

That is right, it takes exactly 686.971

Try Again

It takes at least 600 days

Jupiter

Is the fifth planet from the sun

Largest planet in the solar system

Named after a Roman god

Atmosphere is mainly hydrogen and helium

http://effextures.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/08/Jupiter.jpg

Jupiter

Has 67 moons

Has faint rings around it

Orbits the sun in about 4,333 days

Has a cloud layer that is 30 miles in depth

http://thaiastro.nectec.or.th/activity/meeting/img/20
1302/jupiter.gif

Jupiter

Has a storm known as the Great Red Spot

That storm might never end

Possibility of life exists there

There have been 2 probes that have passed by Jupiter

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Jupiter Question #1

Jupiters spots name is?

Great Red Spot

Great Dark Spot

Big Red Spot

Giant Spot

Thats Right

It is called the Big Red Spot

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It has a color in its name

Jupiter Question #2

Jupiter is what planet from the sun?

A: 2nd

B: 7th

C: 5th

D: 4th

Thats Right

It is the fifth planet from the sun

Try Again

It is just over halfway!

Saturn

Is the sixth planet from the sun

Second largest planet in the solar system

Named after Roman god

Orbits the sun in 10,759 days

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/image/saturn_
voy2.jpg

Saturn

Core is made up of iron and nickel

Atmosphere is mainly hydrogen

There have been 3 probes that have flown by Saturn

Can be seen by the naked eye

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/image/planetary/saturn/s
aturn_false.jpg

Saturn

Known for its rings

Mainly made of water

Has at least 150 moons

Titan is the largest moon

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/images/insetsaturn-rings-large.jpg

Saturn Question #1

Saturn is how many planets from the sun?

A: 4th

B: 6th

C: 7th

D: 9th

Thats Right

It is the sixth planet from the sun

Try Again

It is before the two blue planets

Saturn Question #2

What is Saturn known for?

A: Rings

B: Great Red Spot

C: Red Planet

D: Hottest Planet

Thats Right

It has 27 rings exactly

Try Again

It is around the planet

Uranus

Is the seventh planet from the sun

Named after a Greek god

Known as an ice giant

Takes 30,687 days to orbit the sun

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/gallery/Hub
ble_Uranus.jpg

Uranus

Visible by the naked eye

Has a nickel and iron core

Atmosphere is mainly hydrogen and helium

http://abyss.uoregon.edu/~js/images/neptunes.gif

Uranus

Has 13 distinct rings

It is the coldest planet in our solar system

Has 27 known moons

Has had one fly by probe pass

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0
/Uranus_rings_and_moons.jpg

Uranus Question #1

True or False: Uranus is the coldest planet in our solar system

A: True

B: False

Thats Right

The recorded temperature was -371.47F

Try Again

50/50 shot

Uranus Question #2

Uranus is how many planets away from the sun?

A: 7th

B: 5th

C: 4th

D: 9th

Thats Right

It is the seventh planet from the sun

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It is the second to last planet

Neptune

It is the eighth and final planet in our solar system

Named after a Roman god

Is known as an ice giant

Takes 60,190 days to orbit the sun

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/gallery/Nep
tune_Full.jpg

Neptune

Has 10 to 15 times the amount of water as Earth

Core is iron and nickel

Atmosphere is mainly hydrogen and helium

Has a spot like Jupiter, known as Great Dark Spot

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5/spore/images/1/15/Neptune.png

Neptune

There has been one fly by probe

Has rings

Orbit crosses with Pluto the dwarf planet

Has 14 known moons

http://feelgrafix.com/944936-neptune.html

Neptune Question #1

What dwarf planet does Neptunes orbit cross?

A: Pluto

B: Eris

C: Sedna

D: Ceres

Thats Right

It crosses paths with Pluto, the last year this happened was 1999

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It use to be a planet

Neptune Question #2

Neptune is how many planets away from the sun?

A: 5th

B: 7th

C: 8th

D: 9th

Thats Right

It is the eighth and last planet in our solar system

Try Again

It is the last planet in the solar system

Assessment Questions

Now that you have reviewed each planet, it is time for you to
take the quiz!

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Question #1

Saturn is how many planets from the sun?

A: 4th

B: 6th

C: 7th

D: 9th

Question #2

Mercury is how many planets from the sun?

A: 2nd

B: 3rd

C: 1st

D: 7th

Question #3

Earth is how many planets away from the sun?

A: 2nd

B: 7th

C: 4th

D: 3rd

Question #4

Uranus is how many planets away from the sun?

A: 7th

B: 5th

C: 4th

D: 9th

Question #5

Mars is how many planets from the sun?

A: 4th

B: 3rd

C: 7th

D: 6th

Question #6

Neptune is how many planets away from the sun?

A: 5th

B: 7th

C: 8th

D: 9th

Question #7

Venus is how many planets away from the sun?

A: 2nd

B: 7th

C: 9th

D: 5th

Question #8

Jupiter is what planet from the sun?

A: 2nd

B: 7th

C: 5th

D: 4th

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