This Topic Mini-Research & Literature Web Page was
developed for Mrs. Cavenaugh's 2nd Grade Class at Northside Primary School
Designed by Rhonda Pridgen, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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What
planet do we live on? This planet is the third planet from the sun and
the only one known to have life. Find out by looking here. |
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This
planet is the largest planet in our solar system. What is the name of this planet? |
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Saturn
is the sixth planet from the sun and has a very different appearance. What is so special about this planet? |
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What
is the center of the solar system? Visit this site
to find out
interesting facts about this topic. |
| Real World
Activity Exploring Other Planets Let's imagine that we are astronauts
on a space mission. We are traveling in a spaceship to all of the
different planets in our solar system. On this mission, you will
spacewalk to explore and find out facts on the planet of your choice.
You will then draw a picture of this planet and write down some
interesting facts about it to share with your classmates. Go to this solar system
website to learn about your favorite planet.
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| Steps for Real World
Activity Step 1: Discuss the job of an
astronaut.
Step 2: Visit the solar system website to learn about and pick out your favorite planet. Step 3: I will give you paper. You will need to write down 5 interesting facts about your planet. Step 4: Draw and color a picture of your planet. Step 5: Share our facts with classmates. |
Topic Literature Activity
The Planets in Our Solar System
By Franklyn M. Branley
| Topic Literature
Activity |
 Do you
know what you would weigh
on other planets? Find out here! |
| Questions of Understanding 1. How many planets are in
our solar system?
2. Do all of the planets have moons? 3. How many planets are smaller than the earth? 4. How many planets have rings? |
| Critical Thinking Questions 1. If you were an astronaut,
which planet would you like to explore? Why?
2. Why do you think that the Earth is the only planet that contains life? |
 Rhonda's Home Page |
 rspridgen@valdosta.edu |
 VSU Student Topic Pages |
 Mini-Research Lesson Plan |
 Topic Literature Lesson Plan |