1. Studying our Universe! Keil Reilly

2. Grade Level: 3rd Subject: Science Summary: The students will be tested on their knowledge of the location of the planets. Objective: After reviewing the planets and their location students will be expected to successfully identify and locate the planets with 100% accuracy. Standard: GLE 0307.6.1 Identify and compare the major components of the solar system. SPI 0307.6.1 Identify the major components of the solar system, i.e., sun, planets and moons

3. Recap of topic Please follow this link to review a bit of information on the planets: http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system. htm http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system. htm Each and every one of the planets in our solar system has a unique look, size, and color

4. Instruction You are about to embark on a journey to answer some questions about our solar system’s planet! Who knows, maybe you’ll be an astronaut someday?

5. Question 1 What Planet is closest to the Sun? Venus Mercury Neptune Mars

6. Well Done! You’re correct! Mercury IS the closest planet to the sun.

7. Question 2 What is the fourth planet from the Sun? Earth Venus Mars Uranus

8. Well Done! Great job! Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun!

9. Conclusion Great job!! You are well on your way to becoming the next great astronaut!

10. Incorrect Keep trying. I know you can do it!