The Solar SystemStars and Planets

The PlanetsMercury

VenusEarth

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Pluto

Sun

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The Sun

The sun is not a planet – it is a star.Named Sol.Surface of the sun is 6000* C.

The size of the sun causes the planets to stay in orbit.The sun is a normal star, found millions of places other than our solar system.

Mercury

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun

Primarily made of iron.Mercury is a solid planet, and

does not have a molten core.A dead planet. Has not

atmosphere or volcanic activity.No moons.

VenusSecond planet from the sun.Venus is Earth’s ‘Sister Planet’A dry Planet – No longer carries water.Liquid molten core.No moons.

EarthEarth is the third planet from the sun.Largest of the terrestrial planets.Believed to be the only planet sustaining human life.One moon – Luna.

The Planet Earth

Mars

Fourth planet from the sun

Only water left on Mars is frozen or

underground.Has two moons.

Highest mountains and lowest canyons

than any planet.142 miles from the

sun.

Jupiter

A storm on the planet’s surface

Has been in progress for nearly

300 years – The Great Red Spot

63 moonsOne rotation takes 9 hours

55 minutes.No solid surface.

Saturn

Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun 34 moonsThe rings around Saturn are very, very wide – 169,800 miles!

Uranus

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun27 moons. 1,784 miles from the sun.One rotation of the planet takes 17.2 hours.

Neptune

Neptune is the eighth planet from

the sun.The Great dark spot is similar to

the storm on Jupiter’s surface.

Discovered in 1846.

Has six rings around the planet.

13 known moons.

Pluto

Pluto is the ninth planet from the sun.Not considered a planet by some scientists because of its small size.Now considered as a Dwarf Planet.3 moons.

Works Cited PageThe night sky background image used on slide one was used with permission.

Night Sky. [Online Image] Available: http://www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange1/current/lectures/universe/stars.jpg March 17, 2010The photo of Mercury used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Mercury’ slide was used with permission.

Mercury Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.green-planet-solar-energy.com/images/mercury_1.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Venus used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Venus’ slide was used with permission.

Venus Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://onshuffle.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/venus_pvo1.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Earth used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Earth’ slide was used with permission.

Earth Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://blog.timesunion.com/simplerliving/files/2009/11/planet-earth.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Mars used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Mars’ slide was used with permission.

Mars Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.enjoyfrance.com/images/stories/world/tech/mars-planet-water-nasa.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Jupiter used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Jupiter’ slide was used with permission.

Jupiter Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.star-fox.com/image/jupiter2.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Saturn used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Saturn’ slide was used with permission.

Saturn Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.exploreinfo.net/G8/project8B2kent/saturn.gif March 23, 2010The photo of Uranus used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Uranus slide was used with permission.

Uranus Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.kencroswell.com/Neptune.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Neptune used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Neptune’ slide was used with permission.

Neptune Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.indianchild.in/solar_system/images/neptune.jpg March 23, 2010The photo of Pluto used on ‘The Planets’ slide and ‘Pluto’ slide was used with permission.

Pluto Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.cosmicbaseball.com/plutanb.gif March 23, 2010The photo of the Sun used on ‘The Planets’ slide was used with permission.

Sun Photo. [Online Image] Available: http://www.bumwine.com/sun/sun_rotate.gif March 23, 2010The starry background used on slides; Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto was used with permission.

Starry Sky. [Online Image] Available: http://gallery.artofgregmartin.com/tuts_arts/stars_images/09.jpg March 23, 2010The bulleted information on the ‘Mercury’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mercury.htm>.

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"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/saturn.htm>. The bulleted information on the ‘Earth’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/earth.htm>. The Earth video used on the ‘Earth’ slide was used with permission.

“YouTube”. Cmkeane. March 24, 2010 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxbIJH4fTYo>.The bulleted information on the ‘Jupiter’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/jupiter.htm>. The bulleted information on the ‘Mars’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mars.htm>.The bulleted information on the ‘Venus’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/venus.htm>.The bulleted information on the ‘Neptune’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/neptune.htm>.The bulleted information on the ‘Uranus’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/uranus.htm>.The bulleted information on the ‘Pluto’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/pluto.htm>.The bulleted information on the ‘Mars’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mars.htm>.The bulleted information on the ‘The Sun’ slide was used with permission.

"Astronomy For Kids". KidsKnowIt.com. March 23, 2010 <http://www.kidsastronomy.com/sun.htm>.GLCE information used on the Works Cited Page Continued was used with permission.

"Grade Level Content Expectations". Michigan Department of Education. March 24, 2010 <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Complete_Science_GLCE_12-12-07_218314_7.pdf>.

Fifth Grade Science. Discipline 4: Earth Science; Solar System