Solar System
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of inner and outer planets in our solar system.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the key differences in the distances of the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) from the sun compared to the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), using the video's analogy of a football field.
2. Based on the video, explain why it is difficult to accurately represent both the size and distance between planets in a single image of the solar system.
Educational Video
Solar System Model From a Drone's View
Mark Rober