Terrestrial Planets
Created on: July 18, 2009
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July 29, 2009
This resource received a 3* rating because it is part of the larger resource A Tour of the Universe, which received a rating of 3-Exemplary in the Curriki Review System.…
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These lessons and assessment focus on an introduction to the terrestrial planets of the solar system. We examine the surface, atmosphere, composition, and orbits of each planet. In the assessment, students are asked to apply their new knowledge to Venn diagrams.
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Terrestrial Planets (except Earth)
by Meredith BeatonThis lesson introduces students to the planets Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Students will learn about the atmosphere, composition, orbits, and surface conditions of each planet. There are a variety of images and web links included with the lesson for providing students a closer look at each planet.
Terrestrial Planets (ex. Earth) Images
by Meredith BeatonThis folder contains images of Mercury, Venus, and Mars, for use with the "Terrestrial Planets (except Earth)" lesson. Additionally, all source and licensing information is available in the "Description" section of the image.
Earth and the Moon
by Meredith BeatonThe lesson introduces students to their home planet Earth and our only satellite, the Moon. This lesson focuses on an overview of Earth, the formation of the Moon, the role gravity plays between the Earth and the Moon, and the characteristics of the Moon.
Earth and the Moon Images
by Meredith BeatonThis folder contains images for use with the "Earth and the Moon" lesson. Additionally, all licensing and source information is included in the "Description" section of each image.
