Our Solar System

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Title Page
Our Solar System
Windy Plains Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher
Mrs. Grayson
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Explore!
You dont need a space ship to explore our solar
system. Travel on the Internet to the far
reaches of space! Find out how much you would
weigh on Pluto, or how old you would be on Mars!
Learn which planet is the largest, or which one
would float in a tub full of water. Learn about
how to become an astronaut, or read about dogs
who went to space! Press the RIGHT-ARROW KEY
on your keyboard to get started!
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Pre-Launch Checklist
Be sure you have the following items before
beginning beginning your solar system
exploration

• A pen or a pencil

• Your Launch Guides (handouts)

• Your planet destination (assigned by your
  teacher)

Press the RIGHT-ARROW key on your keyboard to
view launch options! Then use your MOUSE to
select a launch!
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Launch Page
Launch TwoDestination Planet
Launch ThreeSpace Trivia
Launch OneTour the Solar System
Launch FiveBe an Astronaut
Launch SevenSpace Wardrobe
Other Links
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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You may attempt to launch again by following
  these steps
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Launch page
• Place your mouse pointer directly over one of
  the launch options. Be sure the pointer
  changes to a hand before you click!

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Tour the Solar System
Launch OneTour The Solar System
Did you know that scientists believe that our
universe is over 500 billion years old?! Find
out more about our solar system by watching a
short cartoon movie. When you click on the
link at the bottom of this page, you will have
the option of watching a movie or taking a quiz.
Watch the movie first and fill out the answers on
your exploration guide. If you still have time,
take the quiz and see how you do!
Click to watch the movie!
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Destination Planet
Launch TwoDestination Planet
You have been assigned to visit one of the nine
planets in our solar system. Its time to do
some pre-space-flight research! You will be
taken to a website where you can find out some
cool facts that will help you get ready for your
visit. Look for the answers to the questions on
your Exploration Guide and write them down!
Proceed to Planet Links or
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Destination Planet Links
Launch TwoClick on Your Destination Planet!

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth

• Uranus
• Neptune
• Pluto

• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn

How old you would be on your planet?
What is your planets symbol?
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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Destination Planet Links page
• Place your mouse pointer directly over the name
  of your destination planet. Be sure the
  pointer changes to a hand before you click!

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Destination Planet Symbols
Launch TwoYour Destination Planet Has a Symbol
Click on the name of your destination planet
below. You will be taken to a web page that
shows the symbol of your planet. Youll find the
symbol right at the top of the page, to the left
of the page title!

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth

• Uranus
• Neptune
• Pluto

• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn

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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Destination Planet Symbols page.
• Place your mouse pointer directly over the name
  of your destination planet. Be sure the
  pointer changes to a hand before you click!

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Space Trivia
Launch ThreeSpace Trivia
How much do you know about space and our solar
system? Take the Space Quizlet to find out!
There are 21 questionshow many can you answer
correctly?
Play Now!
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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Space Trivia page.
• To choose another launch option, please place
  your mouse pointer directly over the planet
  with the words More Launches and left-mouse
  click. Be sure the pointer changes to a hand
  before you click!

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Space Words
Launch FourSpace Words
Can you speak space? Look at the list of
space-related words on your Exploration Guide for
this launch. Well be reading and talking about
many of these words as we work together to learn
about our solar system and the planets. Visit
the StarChild Glossary to find out what these
words mean. Copy the definitions onto your
Exploration Guide!
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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Space Words page.
• To choose another launch option, please place
  your mouse pointer directly over the planet
  with the words More Launches and left-mouse
  click. Be sure the pointer changes to a hand
  before you click!

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Be An Astronaut
What does it take to become an astronaut? Find
out what you can do right now to prepare for a
career in space! Click on a link below!

• Link 1 A Basic Outline
• Link 2 The Outline Extras Infos
• Link 3 Information for younger kids
• Link 4 More details for older kids

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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Be an Astronaut page.
• To choose another launch option, please place
  your mouse pointer directly over the planet
  with the words More Launches and left-mouse
  click. Be sure the pointer changes to a hand
  before you click!

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Dogs In Space
Launch SixDogs in Space
People arent the only ones who have been in
space. In the early days of the space program,
dogs were astronauts, too! Find out what
happened to Laika, the first dog in space And
how did President John F. Kennedy get a space
puppy? Go to ENCHANTED LEARNING to find out
more! On the opening screen, type Dogs in
Space in the SEARCH box and click on SEARCH NOW.
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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Dogs in Space page.
• To choose another launch option, please place
  your mouse pointer directly over the planet
  with the words More Launches and left-mouse
  click. Be sure the pointer changes to a hand
  before you click!

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Space Wardrobe
Launch SevenSpace Wardrobe
What do astronauts wear in space? And what do
they do if they need to go to the bathroom? Find
out all about an astronauts wardrobe by clicking
on the links below

• Information for younger kids
• More details for older kids

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Launch Sequence Interrupted!

• You pressed the right-arrow key, but you didnt
  hit a link!
• Click anywhere on this page to return to the
  Space Wardrobe page.
• To choose another launch option, please place
  your mouse pointer directly over the planet
  with the words More Launches and left-mouse
  click. Be sure the pointer changes to a hand
  before you click!

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Explore On Your Own

• The Virtual Solar System
• A Scale Model of the Solar System
• Welcome to the Planets
• A Virtual Journey Into the Universe Very Cool!
• A Mystery of Space Stars
• Arty The Part-Time Astronaut Great Site!
• Space Port Fun Exploration Site Cool
  Flashcards

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