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6.1.3 Scale of the solar system

Day 1

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Check this out!

Why do you think that the pictures of our solar system are represented this way?

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Gather:

In your journal record:

Observations:

Questions:

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Gather Information:

Using the cards given to you, analyze the data looking for patterns.

  • Select 3 properties to examine
  • Create a data chart to identify patterns and trends

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Sample Data Chart:

Object Letter

Property 1 choice

Property 2 choice

Property 3 choice

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Sample Data Chart:

Object Letter

Property 1 choice

Property 2 choice

Property 3 choice

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Analyze your data

  • In your journal, write down any discoveries, patterns, or findings you made while analyzing your data chart.

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Partner Share:

  • With your partner, Discuss your discoveries. (2 min)

  • Add what your partner found to your journal (2 min)

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Discuss:

Add more to your journal as you hear new information.

If i described an object, how would you be able to predict where it would be located in the solar system?

What conclusions can we draw from this data?