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The Solar System

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The Solar System

Our solar system is home to Earth and seven other planets. Each planet rotates on its own axis while revolving around the Sun. Every planet has unique characteristics and qualities that set it apart from the rest. The Sun keeps this complex arrangement in order. This unit reveals detailed facts about our Sun and the planets. It also addresses other components of our solar system, including dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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The Solar System

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Process Activities

Process Activity Materials Lists - All 3-4 units

Orbital Paths

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FOCUS Book Teacher's Guide | Projectable

Missions to Mars
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Comets
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The Asteroid Belt
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The Outer Solar System
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Galileo's Moons
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Saturn
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Earth
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Jupiter
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Mars
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Neptune
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Venus
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Mystery File

Titan

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Debates

Debate Teacher's Guide Intermediate (3-6)

Moon Mission

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Video Teaching Guide

A Guided Tour of the Moon

Asteroids

Earth's Sister Planet--Venus

First Spacecraft at Uranus

How Does a Lunar Eclipse Work?

Hubble's Eye on the Universe

Interstellar Voyager

JunoCam in Jupiter's Orbit (no audio)

Jupiter's Moons

Mars Rover Anniversary

Mars Rover Curiosity

Mars in a Minute: How Do You Get to Mars?

Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Really Red?

Our Dynamic Sun

Saturn Moon Ballet

Spirit Looks Back

Sun Grazer

The Solar Cycle

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What Is a Solar Eclipse?

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Astronaut; Planetary Geologist; Spacesuit Designer

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Pluto
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Pluto
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Pluto
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Trips to Mars
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Trips to Mars
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Trips to Mars
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Learning A-Z Connections - The Solar System

Our Solar System - Level S

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Science Diagram Teacher's Guide

Formation of the Solar System

Inside a Star

Lunar Eclipse

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Planets in Our Solar System

Types of Stars

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Complete Solar System Game Pack

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The Solar System

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Crossword; Unscramble; Matching

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