Learning Path
The Solar System Learning Path
By Treasa Ní Mhadagáin
Slowly work your way through the information and activities below. Pick one planet and write up five facts about that planet. Make sure to listen to the solar system song!
3 resources in this Learning Path
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Solar System Quiz (Kahoot)
https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=ac45eb11-7077-460b-bc7a-943856c52323 Added: 07 Jul 2016 Contributor: Gary Tyrrell Resource type: AssessmentReady made Kahoot Quiz on the Solar System quiz. What is Kahoot? It is a tool that allows you to create quizzes, discussions and surveys - perfect for the educational setting. Questions are answered in real time and leaderboards can be displayed on a screen.
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- JC
- Science
JC
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 3. Compare Earth with Moon & Other Planets
Suggestions for use: Use Kahoot to assess prior knowledge at the beginning of your lesson or post lesson as a formative assessment of learning objectives.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Managing Myself
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Solar System Facts and Astronomy
http://www.planetsforkids.org Added: 28 May 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesChild friendly information on planets, moons and the solar system from a student in Ireland. The site was begun when the student was 9-years-old but it is very informative and the short pieces of information will appeal to students. (Contains some advertising.)
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
5-6
5-6
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- recognise a few of the major star constellations
- recognise that the Earth, its moon, the sun, other planets and their satellites are separate bodies and are parts of the solar system
Suggestions for use: Get students to list the planets in the solar system and to note one point of information about each. This site will provide answers.
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Space Videos
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/space.html Added: 14 Jun 2015 Contributor: Karl Meehan Resource type: Audio / Video / SimulationWatch impressive astronomy clips, famous NASA footage, missions to outer space, the moon landing, mars rovers, space shuttle launches, fun space songs for kids and more.
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Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- recognise that the Earth, its moon, the sun, other planets and their satellites are separate bodies and are parts of the solar system
Suggestions for use: Suitable for whole class teaching via IWB. Also suitable for project based learning scenarios where pupils can work in small groups.
