The inner planets of our solar system .

1. Bill Nye the science guy watch youtube video explaing the solar system

1.1. video teaching

2. teachers notes

2.1. Introduce, explain, use, and reinforce vocabulary throughout this

2.2. cluster.

2.3. Write the title “Learning about the Solar system: inner planets” on chart paper

2.4. and post the chart on a classroom wall. Invite students to record

2.5. questions, words, or phrases related to this topic at any time

2.6. throughout the study of this cluster. Review the chart to

2.7. reinforce vocabulary and use the questions to focus inquiry and

2.7.1. instruction.

3. Maps

3.1. students may draw a map of the solar system and label each planet of the solar system'

4. Topic. Exploring the solar system Grade 6 Science time: 2 class period. 45 minutes

5. Learning Outcome

5.1. 6-4-01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of Earth and space. Include: astronauts, communication, and remote sensing satellites, solar system, inner and outer planets, asteroid belt, mass, weight, points of reference, apparent movement, celestial objects, astrology, astronomy, rotation, revolution, axis, moon phases, eclipses.

5.1.1. 6-4-10 Classify planets as inner or outer planets, based on their position relative to the asteroid belt, and describe characteristics of each type. Include: inner planets are small and rocky; outer planets (except Pluto) are giant balls of gas.

5.1.1.1. 6-4-08 Recognize that the Sun is the centre of the solar system and it is the source of energy for all life on Earth. GLO: D6, E2, E4 6-4-09 Identify the planets in the solar system and describe their size relative to the Earth and their position relative to the Sun.

5.1.1.1.1. 6-4-12 Explain, using models and simulations, how the Earth’s rotation causes the cycle of day and night, and how the Earth’s tilt of axis and revolution cause the yearly cycle of seasons.

6. objectives

6.1. Students will gain skils such as comparing , communicating and researching for information.

6.2. Students will co-operate in group activities

7. Required Resources

7.1. resources

7.1.1. planet models orbit models

7.1.2. Media:

7.1.3. Bill Nye

7.1.4. Bangs goes the Theory

8. Student Materials

8.1. paper information provided in the text and possible additional resource crayons markers pencils

8.2. computer to research the inner planets and gather information .

9. Student activity.

9.1. As a group , Students will be creating a travel brochure highlighting one of the planets you just learned about , Include many facts as possible , using descriptions ,pictures and drawings. use the information you gather in creative and interesting ways.

10. Key terms.

10.1. Mercury Venus earth meteor mars meteorites retrograde motions