5th Grade Planets

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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The Nine Planets

In this printable computer activity, students research the planets on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

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Language Arts and Writing

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Naming the Planets

Learn all about the origins of planet names! This activity should be used with Fast Facts: The Solar System.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Planets

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: Saturn

Students learn about Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, through this science reading passage. Check their reading…

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Reading Comprehension

Saturn

Language Arts and Writing

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Distances Between the Planets

Students explore the distances between planets by making scale models (lesson plan and background information included).…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson Slides and Notes

TEACHING RESOURCE

Meet the Planets Slides and Notes

This resource is designed to be used with the Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson. It includes the slides and teaching notes…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Planets Fact Sheet

The eight planets in our solar system are divided into two groups: rocky planets and gas giants. Discover key facts…

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Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Planets and Smaller Space Bodies Quiz

Quiz students on asteroids, comets, and the eight planets in our solar system, with this multiple-choice quiz.

Subjects:

Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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The Inner Planets

Compare facts about the two closest planets to the Sun—Mercury and Venus. In this printable, students will also convert…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Our Home Planet

How much do you know about Earth? In this worksheet, students read about our home planet. Then, they label a diagram of…

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Science

Planets

Earth

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LESSON PLANS

Scale Model of the Planets

Students learn the sizes of the planets and compare them to Earth. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Giant Planets

Read about the four gas giants—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Then, use the facts to complete sentences about the…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Meet the Planets Background Information

This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an…

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Science

Solar System

Space and Astronomy

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LESSON PLANS

Instant Expert: Astronomy

Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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REFERENCE

Planet Facts and Figures

All the basic facts on the planets are in these articles.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Earth Facts and Figures

Data and information on Earth.

Subjects:

Science

Planets

Earth

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Venus Facts and Figures

Data and information on Venus.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Jupiter Facts and Figures

Data and information on Jupiter.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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The Changing Earth: Vocabulary

Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to the changing Earth.

Subjects:

Earth

Vocabulary

Science

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Planetary Features

Students work in groups to research features of the planets of the solar system and present their findings to the class.

Subjects:

Planets

Writing Research Papers

Space and Astronomy

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Planet Projects

Students calculate the speed of rotation of the larger planets. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Phases of Venus Flipbook

Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Earth's Journey Through the Universe

Students partake in a simulation to help them locate the Earth and determine how fast the Earth travels through space.

Subjects:

Science

Planets

Earth

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Planetary Facts

Use a printable that contains facts about the planets. This printable includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

Space and Astronomy

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