Dwarf Planets of the Solar System

by Amigo Science

Price: 200 points or $2 USD

Subjects: science

Grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Description: This is a lesson on the dwarf planets in our solar system. Information from this lesson is up-to-date and straight from NASA! Students will learn how long a day and year are on each planet, and which of the dwarf plants have moons, atmospheres, and water, among other interesting facts. For example, the discovery of Eris is the reason Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, Makemake was originally called "Easter Bunny" when scientists found it, and Ceres is the only dwarf planet to also be considered an asteroid. Planets taught in this lesson: Ceres Pluto Haumea Makemake Eris