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The Solar System

Students learn that the Sun is the center of the Solar System, the Earth as a planet has many characteristics, each planet is unique, the size of the Solar System is awesome, and space missions throughout the Solar System gather information.

Interactive Activities for The Solar System unit

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Teacher Recommended Resources

National Geographic's Traveler's Guide to the Planets. This is a visually spectacular resource for students learning about our solar system and the planets. The main page has two panels. The left side panel allows you to select which planet you want to learn about (Pluto is still listed, Earth is not since we live there) and what you want to know about each planet.

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