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Big History - What Are Planets Made Of?
Lesson6 of 13 in this unit
PrimaryYear 3 - 6ScienceEarth and SpaceHuman Endeavour
Lesson Summary
Students explore the process of accretion and its role in the creation of our Solar System and the planet Earth. They will then independently investigate planets and demonstrate their understanding by creating their own planet.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how planets in our Solar System, including Earth, were formed
- understand what planets are made of
Success criteria
Students can:
- demonstrate the process of accretion
- explain how elements play a key role in the creation of planets
- demonstrate an understanding of what planets are made of by creating their own planet
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