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Our
Space Adventure
The
Sun and Earth
Our
Solar System
Stars
& Constellations
Who's
Who in Space Science
Test
Your KnowledgeWhat is the Solar System?
The solar system is the sun and everything that travels around it. The sun is the center of the solar system and the planets and other celestial bodies orbit around it.
Activity A:
Go to the following sites to learn more about the planets. When you get to the site, click on the name of each planet and read about it. Choose one of the planets and complete the following in your space journal:
1. Draw a picture of the planet you selected.
2. List its number in order from the sun.
3. List how long it takes to revolve (orbit) around the sun. This is the planet's "year."
4. List how long it takes for the planet to rotate (spin) completely around. This is the planet's "day."
5. Write at least two additional interesting facts about the planet you selected.
Click here for:
StarChild- The
Planets
Click here for:
The
Planets -Astronomy for Kids
Activity B:
Go to the following site to learn The Family of the
Sun Song. Print the song and practice with your crew to sing it for
Mission Control upon your return.
Click here for:
Family
of the Sun Song
Activity C: Use the links below
to find out about some of the other celestial bodies in our solar system.
Zoom Astronomy- Comets, Asteroids, and More!
Answer the following questions: 1. What
are comets made of? 2. What are asteroids made of?
3. Where is the asteroid belt?
4. Could
life exist on either comets or asteroids? Why or why not?
