This complete solar system unit plan includes all the planets in order, the sun, moon, star constellations, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and dwarf planets. The unit focuses on high student engagement through group inquiry hooks, hands-on STEM challenges, research inquiry projects, and daily activities. With over 140 pages, this solar system unit plan is sure to cover all your bases.

******The unit includes:

- 6 STEM activity challenges

- 3 inquiry activities/projects

- posters

- visual aids

- countless informational texts

- 4 review game activities

- grading rubrics

*******The unit is as follows:

Lesson 1 – Introducing the Solar System

Lesson 2 – The Sun

Lesson 3 – Inside the Sun

Lesson 4 – The Seasons

Lesson 5 – Moon Phases – OREO STEM

Lesson 6 – The Moon

Lesson 7 – Mercury

Lesson 8 – Venus – Moving to Venus Activity

Lesson 9 – Earth – CATAPULT STEM

Lesson 10 – Mars – The Rover

Lesson 11 – MARS ROVER STEM

Lesson 12 – Keep or Give Game

Lesson 13 – Jupiter

Lesson 14 – Saturn – CLASS GAME

Lesson 15 – Uranus – ROCKET STEM

Lesson 16 – Neptune – CLASS GAME

Lesson 17 – Review Games

Lesson 18 – Comets, Meteoroids, Asteroids

Lesson 19 – Constellations – Star Builder STEM

Lesson 20 – Star Search Assignment - Inquiry

Lesson 21 – Technology in Space – ROBOT ARM STEM

Lesson 22 – Technology in Space – Final Summative

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Earth and Space Science: Our Solar System

Outcomes:

SS6.1
Research and represent the physical characteristics of the major components of the solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. (CP, SI)
SS6.2
Assess the efficacy of various methods of representing and interpreting astronomical phenomena, including phases, eclipses, and seasons. (CP, SI)
SS6.3
Evaluate past, current, and possible future contributions of space exploration programs including space probes and human spaceflight, which support living and working in the inner solar system. (DM, TPS)