Earth and the Solar System · Earth & Space

Planets and Celestial Bodies

Comparing the characteristics of planets, asteroids, and comets within our solar system.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the properties of inner rocky planets differ from outer gas giants?
  2. 2What determines the strength of gravity on different planets?
  3. 3How do we know the composition of planets that are millions of kilometers away?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Earth and Space Systems - Grade 6ON: Earth and Space Systems - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Earth and the Solar System
Period: Earth & Space

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