Dwarf Planets Lesson in Digital and Print
Teach new stuff! This is a complete, no-prep lesson on the seldom discussed and often excluded dwarf planets of the solar system. Information from this lesson is up-to-date and straight from NASA! This is a digital or printable lesson with a worksheet and task cards. Amaze your students with planetary bodies they have never heard of!
Students will learn how to tell the difference between planets and dwarf planets and features of all the recognized dwarf planets. Students will learn how long a day and year are on each planet, and which of the dwarf plants have moons, atmospheres, and water, among other interesting facts. For example, the discovery of Eris is the reason Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, Makemake was originally called “Easter Bunny” when scientists found it, and Ceres is the only dwarf planet to also be considered an asteroid.
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This Dwarf Planets lesson is perfect for your classroom!
Teach new stuff! This is a complete, no-prep dwarf planets lesson on the seldom discussed and often excluded dwarf planets of the solar system. Information from this lesson is up-to-date and straight from NASA! This is a digital or printable lesson with a worksheet and task cards. Amaze your students with planetary bodies they have never heard of!
Start your study of the planets of the solar system by teaching about the Inner Planets with this lesson. Continue further away from our sun with a lesson about the mysterious and interesting Gas Giants! Finish up with the dwarf planets or use as a stand alone lesson for reading comprehension!
Digital copies mean your forgetful students can never lose their paper copies! Color pictures of the planets on devices are always a plus when learning about the planets as well! Plus, printable copies mean students can take notes right on the paper! Use both versions to your teaching advantage!
This Dwarf Planets lesson is downloadable instantly as a Google Slide, PowerPoint, and PDF document. It is extremely easy to use!
We know students all learn at different levels, that’s why the worksheet and quiz are differentiated to THREE levels. Assign the level you know is best for your students to be successful! For more complete information, please watch the video below.
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With this Dwarf Planets lesson, teachers will receive:
- Lesson plan with background knowledge for the teacher.
- Full color reading assignment for digital devices
- Printable reading assignment
- Comprehension questions in both digital and print
- Full color worksheet
- Printable worksheet
- Printable task cards
- Answer keys
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TIP: Not a Science teacher? Use Dwarf Planets for a fun reading comprehension activity! The dwarf planets worksheet can help with reading comprehension as well!
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