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Infographic: Shows a side-by-side look at terrestrial and gas giant planets, making key differences easy to see

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By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

1. Create an infographic comparing terrestrial and gas giant planets.

2. Spot key differences and similarities between planets.

3. Use digital tools Canva to design an informative visual.

4. Present key planetary characteristics in a visually engaging way.

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Comic: Makes scientific concepts fun and relatable through creative storytelling and personification of celestial bodies.

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Use storytelling to explain planetary features.

2. Turn planets into fun characters to make learning more exciting.

3. Create a short comic strip with one planet as a superhero and another as a villain.

4. Keep it scientifically accurate while being creative.

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Start with a fun question: “If planets could be superheroes or villains, what powers would they have?”

Show a comic strip example where planets are in a superhero story.

Explain the activity:

Students will make a short comic strip with one planet as a superhero and another as a villain, using their features as strengths and weaknesses.

They can use Canva, storyboard templates, or just plain paper.

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1. Choose Your Characters:

Pick the two planets from your infographic project.

Decide which planet will be the superhero and which will be the villain.

Think about their key features and how these can be turned into powers or weaknesses.

2. Plan Your Story:

Write a short script where the superhero planet defeats the villain planet using its characteristics.

Example: “Jupiter, the mighty hero, uses its powerful gravity to trap the mischievous Mars, who is causing dust storms across the galaxy.”

3. Design Your Comic Strip:

Use Canva, storyboard templates, or hand-drawn panels.

Add speech bubbles, captions, and illustrations.

Paper copy of your design is required.

4. Review & Finalize:

Make sure the comic is scientifically accurate but still fun and engaging.

Check that the dialogue reflects real planetary facts.

Make sure to have a hard copy of your story.

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Target Audience: Upper elementary to middle school students (ages 10-14).
Characteristics: Naturally curious and love visual content. They have different levels of knowledge about the solar system, but basic digital skills and enjoy interactive, multimedia-based learning.
Prior Knowledge: They know a bit about planets like Earth, Mars, and Jupiter, and some basic astronomy concepts like orbits and gravity. However, they might not fully grasp how celestial bodies interact with each other.

Learning Needs: Engaging and interactive materials that blend storytelling, science, and technology to build a deeper understanding of the solar system’s dynamics, including planetary features, motion, and how these elements support life.

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1. Know the Planets: Identify and describe the main features of each planet and other celestial objects like moons, asteroids, and comets in the solar system.

2. Understand Gravity: Explain how gravity affects the movement of planets and moons.

3. Compare Planets: Compare and contrast the physical properties of rocky planets and gas giants.

4. Tell a Story: Create a visual or written story about a specific planet using the provided materials.

5. Explore Interactivity: Use multimedia tools, like simulations or interactive tools, to see how celestial objects interact with each other.

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Interactive Storytelling: Get students to dive into stories where they play roles like space explorers or scientists, making learning about planets and stars super fun.

Collaborative Brainstorming & Discussions: Have students chat and brainstorm about cool space topics, like what it would take to live on Mars, using debates and mind maps.

Gamification & Hands-on Activities: Make learning a blast with space-themed games, digital scavenger hunts, and trivia.

Project-Based Learning: Let students create awesome projects like digital trading cards, animated videos, or interactive maps of the solar system.

Multi-Media Exploration: Mix it up with audio, video, text, and simulations to keep everyone engaged and cater to different learning styles.

Proposed Products
1.  Explainer Video: (Canva) A short, animated video explaining the role of gravity in planetary motion.

2.  Podcast: (Spotify) A fictional podcast from an "intergalactic explorer" sharing observations about Mars or other space objects/planets.
3.  Trading Cards: (Canva) A digital or printable set of cards featuring fun facts and stats about each planet.

4.  Game: (Kahoot) An interactive quiz or adventure game where players complete challenges and answer questions to explore and "unlock" planets in the solar system.

5.  Infographic: (Canva) A visual comparison of terrestrial vs. gas giant planets.

6.  Virtual Tour: (NASA Eyes on the Solar System) Online simulation and tour of the solar system, allowing students to explore planets using NASA technology.

7.  Comic: (Canva) A short, illustrated comic strip where planets have personalities and chat about their unique traits.

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Media and Materials Use:

Explainer Video: Kicks things off by explaining how planets move and how gravity works, setting up for more in-depth stuff.

Podcast: Lets students tune in to an intergalactic explorer’s adventures, giving a cool narrative vibe.

Trading Cards: Handy visual aids for quick facts about planets, great for memorizing and comparing.

Game: Gets students involved with a fun quiz format where they unlock planets and tackle challenges.

Infographic: Shows a side-by-side look at terrestrial and gas giant planets, making key differences easy to see.

Virtual Tour: Lets students explore the solar system in 3D, offering a hands-on learning experience.

Comic: Makes scientific concepts fun and relatable through creative storytelling and personification of celestial bodies.

Integration:

All the media will be on a central, interactive website where students can easily navigate through everything.

Materials will be used in order—starting with basics (explainer video, infographic), moving to interactive stuff (virtual tour, trading cards), and ending with creative activities (game, comic, podcast).

The website will have quizzes, and discussion prompts to help students reflect and dive deeper into the materials.

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Strategies:

*Explainer Video:

Watch the video and fill out a worksheet with questions like, “How does gravity shape planetary motion?”  Chat about real-life examples of gravity, like how astronauts move in space.

*Podcast:

Listen to a fictional intergalactic explorer’s podcast and create your own “space logs” about what you’d see if you visited a planet.  Option to record your own podcast episode sharing what you learned.

*Trading Cards:

Collect and trade digital or printed planet cards to compare their features.  Group challenge: Match planets based on traits like “Find the coldest planet” or “Match planets with moons.”

*Game (Interactive Quiz/Adventure):

Answer questions and complete challenges to unlock planets.  The game will have branching storylines where your choices affect the journey.  Leaderboard or rewards to keep things exciting.

*Infographic:

Analyze and discuss the differences between terrestrial and gas giant planets.  Design your own infographic comparing two celestial bodies not covered in detail.

*Virtual Tour:

Explore planets using NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System or similar tools.  Activity: “Mission to Mars”—take notes on what you see and present your findings.

*Comic:

After exploring the planets, create a short comic strip where planets “talk” about their unique features.  Swap comics and discuss the balance between scientific accuracy and creativity.

Demonstrating Understanding:

Interactive discussions and reflections after each activity.

Project-based assessments like comic strips, infographic designs, or podcast recordings.

Gamification elements like badges and leaderboards to track participation and mastery.

Peer feedback sessions for creative projects, like reviewing each other’s comics or space logs.

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Evaluate:

Student Feedback Surveys: Collect anonymous feedback on which activities were most engaging and helpful.

Observations: Note student reactions and participation during lessons.

Performance Data: Look at quiz scores, game participation, and project completion rates.

Peer & Expert Review: Get feedback from other educators or experts to ensure accuracy and engagement.

Revise:

Low Engagement in a Resource → Adapt Content:

If a video isn’t engaging, make it shorter or add interactive elements.

If a game is too hard, adjust the difficulty or add hints.

Concept Misunderstanding → Provide More Support:

If students struggle with gravity concepts, add a hands-on simulation or more examples.

Technology Issues → Provide Alternative Formats:

If students have trouble accessing digital content, provide printable versions or alternative activities.

Student Suggestions → Modify or Expand Activities:

If students love the storytelling elements, add more role-play options.

Formative Assessments:

1.  Discussion Participation: Keep track of who’s contributing in class discussions and reflections.

2.  Checkpoint Quizzes: Short quizzes on the website to reinforce key concepts like gravity and

planetary features.

3.  Peer Reviews: Students give feedback on each other’s creative projects like comics, podcasts,

and space logs.

4.  Game Analytics: Monitor progress in the adventure game to see which concepts need more

work.

Summative Assessments:

Final Creative Projects:

--Comic Strip: Graded on scientific accuracy and creativity.

--Infographic: Judged on clarity, accuracy, and design.

--Podcast or Space Log: Evaluated on content depth and storytelling.

--Virtual Tour Report: Students submit a reflection on their virtual exploration.

--Solar System Challenge: A final activity where students use their knowledge in a group problem-solving task.

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Virtual Tour: Lets students explore the solar system in 3D, offering a hands-on learning experience.

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By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

1. Use NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System to check out different planets and space stuff.

2. Point out and talk about cool features of at least three planets.

3. Explain how gravity affects how planets move.

4. Jot down your thoughts and what you noticed during your virtual trip.

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Begin with a quick discussion: “If you could travel anywhere in space, where would you go and why?”

Briefly explain the purpose of the virtual tour:

Students will explore the solar system using NASA’s interactive tool.

They will take notes on their observations and complete a guided worksheet.

Demonstrate how to access Eyes on the Solar System:

Visit NASA Eyes on the Solar System.

Show how to navigate through planets and zoom in/out.

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Explore the 3D world of the Solar System. Learn about past and future missions.

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Virtual Tour Activity:  Space Exploration

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Virtual Tour Activity:  Space Exploration

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1. NASA's Eyes on the Solar System:

Open NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System tool.

Eyes on the Solar System - Home - NASA/JPL

Use the search bar to find the planets you want to explore.

Familiarize yourself with the navigation tools to move around and zoom in on different celestial bodies.

2. Choose Your Mission:

Pick three planets to explore.

Make sure one is a terrestrial planet (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and one is a gas giant (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune).

3. Explore & Observe:

Use the navigation tools to move around each planet.

Rotate to see different angles and check out any moons.

Click on info panels to read fun facts.

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Explore the 3D world of the Solar System. Learn about past and future missions.

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1. Take Notes on the Observation Guide:

Write down the planet’s name and type (terrestrial/gas giant).

Note key features (size, atmosphere, moons, surface details).

Jot down an interesting fact or discovery.

Explain how gravity affects the planet’s motion.

Compare it to Earth – what’s similar? What’s different?

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Pair up and chat about: “Which planet surprised you the most and why?”

Join the class discussion:

“How does gravity shape planetary motion?”

“Which planet do you think would be the most challenging to visit? Why?”

Write a one-paragraph space log entry describing your journey through the solar system as if you were an astronaut. Post your journey.

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Formative Assessment:

Complete the guided worksheet.

Participate in discussions and write your space log entry.

Virtual Tour Report: Students submit a reflection on their virtual exploration.

Summative Assessment (Optional Extension):

Create a short visual or written summary of your favorite planet using Canva.

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Ask: “What makes information easier to understand—words or pictures? Why?”

Show examples of infographics and talk about their purpose.

Explain the activity:

You’ll create a solar system infographic comparing at least two celestial bodies.

Use Canva to design your work.

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Use the digital library to research planets or objects for your infographic.

Choose two planets or celestial objects (e.g., Earth vs. Mars, Jupiter vs. Neptune).

Gather key information on size, atmosphere, gravity, and other features.

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Infographic Creation:  Designing a Visual Comparison

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Infographic Creation:  Designing a Visual Comparison

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1. Design Your Infographic:

Use Canva or paper to create an easy-to-read comparison.

Include at least three major points of comparison.

Use visuals, labels, and short descriptions.

2. Review, Finalize & Post:

Check for accuracy and clarity.

Make sure the infographic is visually appealing and easy to understand.

Post your design on this Padlet Board and write a one-sentence summary of what you learned.

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Pair up and explain your infographic to a partner.

Discuss:

“Which planets have the most extreme differences?”

“What surprised you the most while making your infographic?”

Submit your infographic and write a one-sentence summary of what you learned.

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Formative Assessment:

Finish your infographic.

Join in the peer discussions.

Summative Assessment:

Display it in a digital gallery.

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Pair up and exchange comics.

Discuss:

“What superhero or villain traits did you give your planets and why?”

“How can storytelling help us remember science facts?”

Place the comic on the classroom bulletin board for display.

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Formative Assessment:

Completion of the comic strip.

Participation in discussions.

Summative Assessment:

Present the comics to the class or compile them into a class comic book for display.

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Trading Cards: Handy visual aids for quick facts about planets, great for memorizing and comparing.

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By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

1. Research key facts about a celestial body.

2. Design a cool trading card.

3. Compare planetary features using trading cards.

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Icebreaker: “If planets had baseball teams, which planet would be the MVP and why?”

Introduce the activity: You’ll create trading cards featuring planets, moons, or asteroids.

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Use the digital library to research planets or objects for your trading cards.

Choose one planets or celestial objects

Gather key information on size, atmosphere, gravity, and other features.

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Directions:

1. Choose a Celestial Body:

Pick a planet, moon, or asteroid.

Use classroom art supplies, magazines, printed images, drawings, and other classroom items to create your card.

Reference the provided trading cards as inspiration for your design.

2. Design:

Side 1: celestial body name and image,

Side 2: size comparison, atmosphere, surface features, fun fact

Use creative supplies and drawings to make the card engaging.

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Discuss: “Which planets have the most extreme conditions?”

Join a group challenge: “Find the coldest planet,” “Match planets with moons.”

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Formative Assessment:

Finish your trading cards.

Join in the group discussion.

Summative Assessment (Optional Extension):

Create a digital presentation comparing two celestial bodies.

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