Surf into Science 3:	The Planets				


The student will be able to:

·	name the planets.
·       show each planet's position in the Solar System in 
        relation to its orbit path around the Sun.

   
Activity:
 
Set up a display of books that show the Solar System. 

Hand out an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of white bristol board containing 
circles representing the 9 planets, drawn to scale. 

Have the students:

1.  use the books, showing the Solar System, to determine which 
    planets are represented by the circles eg. which circle is 
    Earth; which Uranus; etc.,

2.  write the names of the planets on the circles,

3.  color each planet, and 

4.  on a large sheet of manilla paper, draw the orbit paths, as 
    each circle is positioned in relation to how close the planet 
    is to the Sun. (Note: Use the same color for the orbit path 
    as was used for the planet)


Assessment:
     ·	Circulate and observe each child's work in progress. 
     ·  Evaluate the child's final product.