I. Introduction to the Planets

A. Brainstorming on the planets (30 minutes)

B. Viewing the video The Grand Tour: Exploring the Planets (1 hour)

C. Group activity (30 minutes)

D. Discussing mathematical conversions (40 minutes)

III. Evolution of Observation (1 hour)

IV. Science vs. Science Fiction

A. Discussion: NASA vs Star Trek (1 hour and 15 minutes)

B. Comparative reading

C. Creative writing exercise (45 minutes)

Making Waves - written by Jennifer Cannistra, Jamie Hanna, Michael LeRoy, & Kim Mongoven

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