Intended Audience: 4th Grade Science Class
Topic: Astronomy
Standard 4-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties, movements, and locations of objects in the solar system (Earth Science)
For this lesson the students are going to learn all about outer space and the planets that make up our solar system and revolve around the sun. Throughout this lesson the students will not only learn about the solar system but will get to create a visual of the solar system as well as pretend that they are astronauts exploring outer space. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce fourth graders to the planets and the solar system in a fun and interesting way that allows them to experience what outer space is like. By the end of this lesson the students will be able to name all of the planets in order, identify the different properties of the different planets, and demonstrate and explain the rotation that the planets take around the sun. This lesson includes three different activities that allow the students to study and explore while learning about outer space.
Topic: Astronomy
Standard 4-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties, movements, and locations of objects in the solar system (Earth Science)
For this lesson the students are going to learn all about outer space and the planets that make up our solar system and revolve around the sun. Throughout this lesson the students will not only learn about the solar system but will get to create a visual of the solar system as well as pretend that they are astronauts exploring outer space. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce fourth graders to the planets and the solar system in a fun and interesting way that allows them to experience what outer space is like. By the end of this lesson the students will be able to name all of the planets in order, identify the different properties of the different planets, and demonstrate and explain the rotation that the planets take around the sun. This lesson includes three different activities that allow the students to study and explore while learning about outer space.