The Planets: Our Place in the Solar System — Article & Case Studies — FREE
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What You Get
An in-depth, research-backed article that covers core concepts of planetary science and our solar system in rigorous, easy-to-digest language for middle and high school students.
Getting Engaged
Ice-breaker questions and robust discussion prompts that encourage analytical thought, including debate questions and activities designed to connect complex topics to real-world scenarios.
Getting Stuck In
An engaging, no-prep WebQuest activity that requires students to research, synthesize information, and apply their knowledge, fostering independent learning and digital literacy.
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In-depth Case Study to deepen student knowledge, plus Extension Activities to link the subject to related STEM concepts.
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Benefits
Our activities foster critical thinking skills that support your teaching goals—unraveling planetary paradoxes and unlocking the enigmatic wonders of the solar system.
Engaging Activities
Fosters Analysis Skills. Activities are designed to build skills in evaluating texts, source analysis, and forming evidence-based arguments.
Zero-Prep Required
Seamless, Rigorous Sub Coverage. Guaranteed to fill a full 60-minute period with meaningful, standards-aligned content that is self-directed and requires zero content knowledge from the sub.
Builds Curious Minds
Connects to Core STEM Concepts. Goes beyond basic facts to introduce relevant topics like astrophysics, geological processes, and orbital mechanics, providing excellent groundwork for future science classes.
Interactive Learning
Structured for Debate & Discussion. Includes high-level debate questions and structured prompts that transition students from passive reading to active, critical class participation.
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