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Day 1:

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My New Lesson

Grade Level:

3

Subject:

Science and Mathematics

Topic:

Planetary Distances on the Playground

Objective:

To acquaint students with a visual idea of the spacing between planets.

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Prep:

1. Calculate the number of paces for each planet's orbit.
2. Split the class into 9 groups, and assign each group to represent one planet.
Find one volunteer to be the Sun. Have each group make a sign with the name,
picture and any other information about its planet.
3. Take the class to a field or playground. Have the Sun stand near the edge of
the field or playground; each orbit is measured from the Sun.
4. Pace off the orbit of each planet as calculated. Have each group
mark the planet's position by standing there.
5. Be sure to stress that this is only an illustration of the relative distances of the
planets from the Sun, since each planet orbits the Sun with a different velocity.

Materials:

Playground or field; letter-sized sheet of paper for each planet; markers

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