| 6th Grade Objective | The student will describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. | The student will describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. | The student will describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. | The student will describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. | The student will describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. |
| Homework | Solar System #2 | Solar System #3 | Solar System #4 | Solar System #5 | None :-) |
| Essential Question/Dinner Talk | What are some physical properties of the terrestrial (inner) planets? | What are some physical properties of the jovian (gaseous) planets? | Why is Pluto no longer a planet? | What is the difference between a roation and a revolution? | What's the difference between a comet and an asteroid? |
| Agenda | Gravity Quiz, Planetary Fact Terms, Mystery Identity | Mystery Identity | Mystery Identity Wrap-Up, Understanding the Planets, Poor Pluto | Matching Moons Memory Game, Reflections and Conclusions, Rotation vs. Revolution | Comets vs. Asteroids |
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