Bear Time Week of Sept. 5

If Mercury is 3.6 million miles from the Sun, how can we represent that in a scale model? Tuesday Sept. 5

Astronomical Units The distance from Earth to the Sun can be measured as an astronomical unit.

Comparing Planets Distance Using Astronomical Units

Astronomical Units Planet Astronomical Units Mercury 0.38 AU Venus Earth 1.000 AU Mars 1.52 AU Jupiter 5.20 AU Saturn 9.54 AU Uranus 19.18 AU Neptune 30.06 AU

Share your research on the planets with your table Share your research on the planets with your table. Each member of your team should have all parts completed on their sheet. Once completed turn into the your class folder. Don’t forget your name. Wednesday Sept. 6

Based on your research, describe your favorite planet Based on your research, describe your favorite planet. How is your planet related to Earth? How far away is it? What kind of atmosphere does it have? What conditions on the surface of the planet make it unable to support life? How many moons does it have? Thursday Sept. 7

Describe the characteristics of the inner planets and outer planets. Friday Sept. 8