2nd Grade

http://www.planetsforkids.org/

http://kids.nineplanets.org

http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/planets.html 

 http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mercury.htm

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/psgk3ex.htm 


http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/planets.html 


Questions to Answer:

The Planets Name: What does it mean? Who discovered your planet?

Position in Solar System: Where is your planet located?

Rotation on its Axis: How long does it take for your planet to rotate on its own Axis?

Orbit: How long does it take for your planet to orbit the Sun?

Size: How big is your planet? How does it rate in terms of the other planets in size (is it the biggest, smallest?)

Gravity: What is the force of gravity at the surface of your planet? What would a 100 pound person weigh o that planet?

Temperature: What is the temperature range on your planet? How does this compare to the temperature on Earth?

Planet’s Appearance: What type of planet is it (rocky or gas giant)? What does your planet look like? Does it have moons or rings?