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Space

Lesson 2: Understanding Our Solar System

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Ampere Association

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Summary

In this lesson, students come to understand the solar system in which they live. They will learn what makes a planet habitable and why most planets are inhabitable. The guiding question for this lesson is: Is there another planet that can sustain life?

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Learning Objectives
Students will know the eight planets—their names, order, and sizes
Students will be able to describe different characteristics of planets in the solar system
Students will be able to explain why Earth is the only habitable planet in our solar system

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