Solar System Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 19, 2008


History
Today is solar system day! Astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus was born on this day in 1473. He proved that the earth revolved around the sun.

Vocabulary
Define the following words: astronomer, solar system, universe, planet, gravity

Writing Prompt
Which planet would you most want to visit, and why?

Language Arts
Choose a planet to research here: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/teacher_resources/explanet_sheet.html

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
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