Planets and Their Characteristics

Planets and Their Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Astrid dreams of visiting all planets and learns about the solar system. The video explains the difference between terrestrial and jovian planets, introduces a mnemonic to remember their order, and discusses gravity's role in keeping planets in orbit. Each planet is personified and described with unique characteristics, from Mercury to Neptune. The video concludes with an invitation to join a space adventure.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mnemonic used to remember the order of the planets in our solar system?

My Very Excited Mother Just Served Us Noodles

My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos

My Very Energetic Mother Just Served Us Nuggets

My Very Enthusiastic Mother Just Served Us Nuts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Magnetism

Gravity

Friction

Inertia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is known as the hottest in our solar system?

Mercury

Earth

Venus

Mars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is the only known one to support life?

Jupiter

Mars

Venus

Earth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main component of Mars' surface that gives it a red appearance?

Carbon

Silicon

Copper

Iron Oxide

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is known for having the highest volcano in the solar system?

Jupiter

Mars

Earth

Venus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Saturn

Uranus

Jupiter

Neptune

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