Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the outer planets in our solar system.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- Colored pencils or markers
- Blank paper
- Internet access or books about outer planets
Before the lesson, make sure to have some information about the outer planets ready to share with your student.
Activities
1. Research: Use the internet or books to find information about the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). Discuss their size, color, and unique features with your student.
2. Drawing: Ask your student to draw a picture of each outer planet. Encourage them to use different colors and be creative.
First Grade Talking Points
- "The outer planets are very big and far away from the sun. They are also known as gas giants."
- "Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system. It has a big red spot on it, like a giant eye!"
- "Saturn has beautiful rings around it, made of ice and rocks. It looks like it's wearing a fancy belt!"
- "Uranus and Neptune are very cold and have bluish colors. They are very mysterious planets!"