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Title:
| Solar System: Pluto the Dwarf Planet |
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Description:
| Learn about Pluto, the dwarf planet. Read how this dwarf planet was formed, its geological formation, and planned missions to Pluto. Students and teachers can read articles on Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet. Includes many photographs. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Enchanted Learning: Pluto
Learn facts about Pluto, including how it got its name and what makes it different from the eight planets. Scroll down for links to a coloring page, quiz, and puzzle.
Space.com : Pluto
This site has some basic facts about Pluto and an image. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Pluto
Read a short paragraph about Pluto that was written for kids. Then use the next eThemes link for a short quiz.
Pluto Comprehension List
Print out this page and answer these five questions about Pluto. Use the previous eThemes link to find the answers.
StarChild: Pluto
Learn facts about Pluto and listen to the audio. To advance to pages with more information, click on "The Facts" and "Did you Know?" buttons.
Pluto Labyrinth
Open this Word document and see a drawing of the solar system that creates a maze. Try to find your way from Pluto to the sun.
Space Today Online: Exploring the Solar System: Pluto
Read about this dwarf planet and learn about plans to send a probe by 2015. Click on one of the five topics(Faraway, History, Planet, Spacecraft, and Go Now) to navigate the site.
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring Pluto
Click on links to learn more about Pluto's orbit and moon and to view photographs.
New Horizons
Learn about the mission to Pluto. Choose the link "Click here to play the launch video."
Clyde W. Tombaugh 1907 -1997
Read about Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto.
Pluto
At the top of the page, choose between beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to read more about Pluto.
Astronomy GIFs of Pluto and Charon
View more images of Pluto and Charon.
NASA: Pluto
See a photograph of Pluto taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Click on the audio link to hear the caption.
edHelper: Pluto Word Search
Print out the page and find words related to Pluto.
PBS: Online NewsHour
"Pluto demoted to `Dwarf Planet' status." This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers.
Scientists: Pluto Not a Planet
"Planet definition approved, but dissenters plan a counteroffensive." This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
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