Meet the 5 Dwarf Planets!

Meet the 5 Dwarf Planets!

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Physics, Geography

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the concept of dwarf planets, which are smaller than regular planets but larger than asteroids. It introduces five known dwarf planets: Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris, and Ceres, highlighting their unique features and locations in the solar system. The video explains why Pluto was reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet and discusses the characteristics of each dwarf planet, such as Haumea's fast rotation and Ceres' location in the asteroid belt. The video also mentions the potential discovery of more dwarf planets in the future.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the characteristics of Haumea and why it spins so fast.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What makes Ceres special among the dwarf planets?

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