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Title:
| Solar System: Planetoid Sedna |
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Description:
| Learn how and when the new planetoid Sedna was discovered. Read about different theories and mysteries surrounding the planetoid and its hypothetical moon. Includes graphics, photographs, and an animation. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on the solar system. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Science News for Kids: Planets on the Edge
Learn why astronomers named the new planetoid Sedna and find out what the planetoid looks like.
NASA: Planet Like Body Discovered at Fringes of our Solar System
Learn about Sedna and view photographs of the first detection of the planetoid.
Sedna (2003 VB12)
Find out why scientists are searching for a moon around Sedna. Learn more about mysteries and unanswered questions about the planetoid. The text is too advanced for elementary students, but the site includes graphics.
National Geographic: New Planetoid Found in Solar System
Read about Sedna's discovery, composition, rotation, color, and temperature. NOTE: The site includes ads.
NOTE: The site has pop-up ads.
Fact Monster: Beyond Pluto: Sedna
Learn the facts about Sedna. NOTE: The site includes ads.
eThemes Resource: Solar System: Planets
These sites are about the solar system and the eight planets. Find out how much you weigh or how old you would be on different planets. Learn about the planets' different climates and structures. Includes simulations, videos, and photographs.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 4, 1, 2, 5, 6
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