EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM
EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM
All students will participate in a kinetic activity in the lab that will examine the orbital paths of the inner planets. Students will learn the order of the planets, explain why planets and constellations appear to move backwards at times, and identify the phases of the moon as well as model its synchronous rotation.
Field Trip
Program will run for 2 hours.
30 MINUTES – PLANETARIUM SHOW
– To Worlds Beyond
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Hands-on Moon phase activity using models
– Demonstrate the movement of the Earth and Moon around the Sun
– Discuss order of planets and size of the solar system
30 MINUTES
– Visit the Museum Store
30 MINUTES – GALLERY TIME
– Cover space travel to date and beyond
– Space race with Russia launching Sputnik
– Human space travel from Mercury program to upcoming Artemis program
TAKE HOME ITEMS
– Moon phase bookmark
VIRTUAL Field Trip
Program will run for approximately 1 hour.
30 MINUTES – VIRTUAL CLASS
– Discuss planets of the solar system, the Moon and its orbit around Earth, and Moon phases
– Make a pocket solar system in your classroom
30 MINUTES – Q & A SESSION
– Demonstration of the movement of the Earth and Moon around the Sun and how that influences the phases of the moon
CURRICULUM PACKET
– Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
– Make a Kinetic Solar System Instructions
– Moon Book Marks
– Pictures of Sun, Inner Planets, and Four Constellations
– Pre-recorded Video
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Contact Information
Asia Johnson • asiaj@tellusmuseum.org • (770) 606-5699
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Field Trip Reservations
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