The document provides an overview of the solar system, describing each planet from Mercury to Pluto. It discusses key facts about each planetary body, such as their size, composition and distance from the Sun. It also includes review questions to test comprehension of the material presented.

1. THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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2. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO BE LEARNING ABOUT THE
SOLAR SYSTEM.
• What are some things you already know about the solar system?
• Please make sure you are paying attention because
there will be a short quiz at the end!
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3. THE SUN
• The Sun is the center of our solar system.
• The Sun is the largest object in our solar system.
• All of the planets in our solar system orbit the Sun.
• The Sun is a yellow star.
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4. MERCURY
• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
• It is only a little bit bigger than the moon.
• Mercury is extremely hot .
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5. VENUS
• Venus is the sister planet to Earth.
• Venus is almost the same size as Earth.
• It is the second planet away from the Sun.
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6. EARTH
• Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
• It is the only planet that currently supports life.
• Earth is the planet we live on.
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7. MARS
• The fourth planet in our solar system is Mars, our moon is not a planet.
• Mars is called the red planet because of the way its soil looks.
• Scientists believe that there used to be water on the planet Mars.
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8. JUPITER
• Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
You could fit all of the planets inside it!
• Jupiter is made of gases.
• Jupiter has a giant red spot.
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9. SATURN
• Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system.
• You can tell Saturn from the other planets by its distinct rings.
• Saturn is made of gases.
• Saturn is the sixth planet in our solar system.
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10. URANUS
• Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system.
• Uranus is made up of gases but has a core made of rock.
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11. NEPTUNE
• Smallest of the planets made of gas.
• Neptune is known for it’s very strong winds.
• Neptune is the eighth and final planet in our solar system.
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12. PLUTO
• Was considered a planet when I was your age.
• No longer considered a planet.
• Pluto is very small, smaller than the moon!
• Made up of ice.

13. QUIZ
• What Planet is closest to the Sun?
• What Planet is called the red planet?
• What is the center of our Solar system?
• What planet is the only planet that currently supports life?
• What planet is made of gases but also has a core made of rock?
• What planet can you tell by its rings?
• Is Pluto considered a planet?
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14. RESOURCES
• Nasa, . Pluses from our Sun. 2013. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=18887>.
• Nasa, . Mercury as Never Seen Before. 2008. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=7543>.
• Nasa. Chasing Clouds on Venus . 2011. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=15023>.
• Nasa, . Earth. 2012. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=9643>.
• Nasa, . Mars by Mars Express. 2012. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=18949>.
Carl Mageski

15. RESOURCES
• Nasa, . Jupiter Globe. 2012. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=9523>.
• Nasa, . Saturn by Voyager 1. 1980. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=13403>.
• Nasa, . Uranus by Voyager 2. 1986. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=13583>.
• Nasa, . Neptune. 1986. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=15663>.
• Nasa, . Pluto System. 2006. Photograph. www.nasa.govWeb. 8 Jul 2014.
<http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=9983>.
Carl Mageski