The Solar System
Chapter Name : Stars And The Solar System |
Sub Topic Code : 101_08_17_04_01 |
Topic Name : The Solar System |
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Sub Topic Name : The Solar System |
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Introduction
Sun is the center of the whole solar system and all the planets, asteroids, comets, revolve around it.
Pre-Requisites:
Introduction about the sun and the planets revolving around it.
Activity:
You can sometimes see the planet Venus in the early morning time. It is the brightest planet in the sky.
Real Life Question:
“Do you know why the year on the earth is of 365 days?”
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| orbit Period of revolution Period of rotation | Planets in the solar system have their own path of revolving around the sun. This path is called orbit. Time taken by a planet to complete one circle around the sun. Time taken by a planet to complete one rotation on its axis. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Places to visit :
Planetarium, where you can use telescopes to see the various planets closely.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Solar System | The solar system has 8 planets and various things to revolve around the sun. |
What you learn in Theory:
In the solar system the sun is the center point of everything.The 8 planets and various other things revolve around the sun. Planets have different characteristics.
What you learn in Practice:
When a planet completes one revolution around the sun, it is called period of revolution. It is equal to the number of days in a year.