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Activity 38 · Science

Solar-System Placement

Solar-System Placement
Grades3–8
STEAM🔬 Science
Materials Matching space mats and planet cards.

What to describe

The Describer gives directions for arranging planets, moons, spacecraft, or orbital paths.

Roles

How a round works

Make it harder or easier

Harder

Use only precise science vocabulary; one-way delivery, no questions allowed.

Easier

Allow a labeled diagram and yes/no clarifying questions.

Reflect

Skills

Sequencerelative distancescience vocabulary

Standards & alignment

TEKS 2021 Science TEKS · Strand 1: Scientific & Engineering Practices — communicating information & using models (confirm grade code)
NGSS NGSS SEP-8: Obtaining, Evaluating & Communicating Information · 5-ESS1-2 / MS-ESS1-2/3: the solar system

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