In This Lesson You Will…

  • Identify the major characteristics of objects in our solar system including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
  • List the three qualities of planets.
  • Compare and contrast the four inner planets to the four outer planets.

SC.5.E.5.3: Distinguish among the following objects of the Solar System – Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets – and identify Earth’s position in it.
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SC.5.E.5.2: Recognize the major common characteristics of all planets and compare/contrast the properties of inner and outer planets.
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