Journey Through the Solar System

Journey Through the Solar System

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to name all the planets in the correct order.

Introduction to the Solar System

Our solar system consists of the Sun and the celestial objects that orbit it, including eight planets.

Mercury

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest in the solar system.

Venus

Venus is known for its thick, toxic atmosphere and is often referred to as Earth's 'sister planet.'

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known celestial body to support life.

Mars

Mars is often called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance, and it has been a subject of interest for potential human colonization.

Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and is known for its massive storm, the Great Red Spot.

Saturn

Saturn is recognized by its prominent ring system, which makes it one of the most visually stunning planets.

Uranus and Neptune

Uranus and Neptune are the seventh and eighth planets from the Sun, both being ice giants with distinct characteristics.

Recap and Review

Now that we've learned about all the planets in the correct order, let's recap and review their names and characteristics.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.