Experiencing the Solar System Figure 1: NASA. (n.d.). Our solar system [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov//multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=15183 Start

Learning Objectives Learners will be able to answer two out of three (66%) true or false questions correctly on the planets and the sun within two attempts or less. Learners will be able to identify two out of three (66%) planets while referencing only a picture in two attempts or less. DISCLAIMER: This presentation may contain material protected under copyright law. This material was obtained and used following a reasoned analysis of the Fair Use exemption for educators. This presentation may not be reproduced. Main Menu

Main Menu Sun Neptune Uranus Video: Birth of Solar System Saturn Mercury Quiz Me Jupiter Venus Sun Earth Mars References

Select one of the following: Quizzes Select one of the following: True or False Naming Main Menu

True or False Q1: Due to its extremely large size, Jupiter is said to act as its own mini solar system. True False

True or False: Q1 CORRECT! Jupiter contains multiple moons and a large magnetic force, allowing it to act as its own mini Solar System. Next

True or False: Q1 Try Again… Jupiter contains multiple moons and a large magnetic force, allowing it to act as its own mini Solar System Next

True or False Q2: Mercury, Earth, and Saturn are all classified as Terrestrial planets (having rocky surfaces). True False

True or False: Q2 CORRECT! Saturn is one of four gas planets and does not have a rocky surface. Next

True or False: Q2 Try Again… Saturn is one of four gas planets and does not have a rocky surface. Next

True or False Q3: Uranus has a blue tint in color due to the excess amount of Helium in its atmosphere. True False

True or False: Q3 CORRECT! Uranus maintains a blue tint color due to an excess amount of Methane in its atmosphere. Quizzes

True or False: Q3 Try Again… Uranus maintains a blue tint color due to an excess amount of Methane in its atmosphere. Quizzes

Naming Q1: Which planet is this? Venus Jupiter

Naming CORRECT! Next Q1: Venus

Naming Try Again… Next Q1: Venus

Naming Q2: Which planet is this? Neptune Mercury

Naming CORRECT! Next Q2: Neptune

Naming Try Again… Next Q2: Neptune

Naming Q3: Which planet is this? Mars Saturn

Naming CORRECT! Quizzes Q3: Saturn

Naming Try Again… Quizzes Q3: Saturn

Birth of the Solar System Source: National Geographic. (Producer) (2007). Naked science: Birth of the solar system [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1AXbpYndGc Main Menu

Sun Main Menu Center of the Solar System Star No solid surface Core temperature is approx. 27 million° Fahrenheit Makes up 99.8% mass of the Solar System Figure 2: NASA. , & European Space Agency, (1999). Handle on the sun [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?IM_ID=2166 Main Menu

Mercury Main Menu The smallest planet Closest to the sun (36 million miles) One day on Mercury is equivalent to 59 Earth days Known as a Terrestrial planet (rocky surface) Daytime temperatures can reach 800° Fahrenheit Main Menu Figure 3: NASA. , John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory , & Carnegie Institution of Washington, (2008). Mercury as never seen before [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov//multimedia/display.cfm?IM_ID=7543

Venus Main Menu One day on Venus is equivalent to 243 Earth days More than 40 spacecraft expeditions Magellan was most famous – mapped 98% of planet Daytime temperatures can reach 900° Fahrenheit Only planet to spin backwards No evidence of life Main Menu Figure 4: Planets for Kids. (n.d.). Venus [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.planetsforkids.org/planet-venus.html

Earth Main Menu Third planet from the sun (93 million miles) Terrestrial planet (rocky surface) – 70% ocean Contains one moon and no rings Livable planet Protective atmosphere – breaks down meteoroids Figure 5: NASA. (Photographer) (2012). Earth [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?IM_ID=9643 Main Menu

Mars Main Menu Red color due to iron-rich minerals on surface Cold desert climate Has seasons, weather, volcanoes, canyons Atmosphere too thin for liquid water Evidence of ancient floods Figure 6: NASA, & JPL, (2011). Mars [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/display.cfm?IM_ID=10167 Main Menu

Jupiter Main Menu Biggest planet Contains a magnetic field Resembles a star Stripes represent the planet’s storms (strong winds) Multiple moons; acts as its own mini solar system Figure 7: NASA, JPL, & University of Arizona, (2000). Jupiter globe [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov//multimedia/display.cfm?IM_ID=9523 Main Menu

Saturn Main Menu Composed mainly by Hydrogen and Helium One of four gas planets Rings made up of ice and rock chunks Titan, its biggest moon, is larger than Mercury Named after Roman god of agriculture Figure 8: NASA. , JPL, & Space Science Institute, (2004). True saturn [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov//multimedia/display.cfm?Category=Planets&IM_ID=8983 Main Menu

Uranus Blue tint color due to excess Methane gas in atmosphere Equator at right angles to its orbit One of two ice planets Two sets of rings Contains 27 moons Main Menu Figure 9: Wikipedia. (n.d.). Uranus [Web]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus

Neptune Home Takes approx. 165 Earth years to orbit around the Sun Farthest planet from the Sun (2.8 billion miles) 3x stronger winds that Jupiter, 9x than Earth winds Six rings 13 moons Home Figure 10: NASA. (Photographer) (1989). Full-disk neptune [Web]. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov//multimedia/display.cfm?IM_ID=2424

References NASA. (n.d.). Solar system exploration. Retrieved from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/index.cfm Main Menu