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Naming the Planets

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Science›Space Systems & Earth's History|Ages 5—8|ID: mt_EHuU1ZeUFA

Name the planets in our solar system in order from the Sun and use vocabulary for space — planet, star, sun, moon, satellite, orbit, solar system, galaxy, universe, asteroid, comet — applying these correctly when describing the structure of the solar system and objects we see in the sky

Mastery Evidence

  • Name the eight planets in order from the Sun without prompting
  • Use 'orbit' correctly to describe the movement of planets around the Sun and moons around planets
  • Distinguish between a planet, a moon, a star, and an asteroid using the correct vocabulary

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] name the planets in order from the Sun — and explain the difference between a star, a planet, and a moon?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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