Third grade projects from Dora L. Small School in South Portland, Maine. Students did all the research, note taking and presentation creation.

1. MarsMars
By Cole, Astrid, and EliBy Cole, Astrid, and Eli

2. Facts about MarsFacts about Mars
 Fourth from the SunFourth from the Sun
 It is an inner planetIt is an inner planet
 4,218 miles across4,218 miles across
 24 and a half hours a day24 and a half hours a day
 687 Earth days for a year687 Earth days for a year
 80 through negative 190 degrees80 through negative 190 degrees

3. Mar’s Moons and RingsMar’s Moons and Rings
 Mars has no rings ,but it has two moonsMars has no rings ,but it has two moons
named Phobos and Deimos.They werenamed Phobos and Deimos.They were
discovered in 1877.discovered in 1877.
 Demos means panic and Phobos meansDemos means panic and Phobos means
fear.fear.

4. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
 Red soil because rust in the dirtRed soil because rust in the dirt
 MT. Olympus Mons is three times the bigger than MT.MT. Olympus Mons is three times the bigger than MT.
Everest.Everest.
 North pole and South pole like EarthNorth pole and South pole like Earth
 Core is made of ironCore is made of iron
 Water once flowed on the surface.Water once flowed on the surface.
 Has an equatorHas an equator
 Large cratersLarge craters

5. History about MarsHistory about Mars
 Mars was first sightedMars was first sighted
in 1659.in 1659.
 The first person toThe first person to
discover it was adiscover it was a
planet was namedplanet was named
Christian Huygens.Christian Huygens.
 Romans named itRomans named it
after their god of warafter their god of war
because it remindedbecause it reminded
them about blood.them about blood.

6. Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
 Sand stormsSand storms
 Eight months to get to Mars from Earth.Eight months to get to Mars from Earth.
 Has the biggest volcano that we know ofHas the biggest volcano that we know of
so far.so far.
 Has a chance of life that scientist areHas a chance of life that scientist are
looking for.looking for.

7. BibliographyBibliography
BooksBooks
Chrismer,Melanie.Mars.Chrismer,Melanie.Mars.
20082008
Elaine, Landau. Mars.Elaine, Landau. Mars.
20082008
Fradin,Pennis B.Fradin,Pennis B.
Mars.1989Mars.1989
OnlineOnline
““Mars”.BritannicaMars”.Britannica
School ElementarySchool Elementary
““Mars”.Pebble go.Mars”.Pebble go.
OnlineOnline
““Mars” Windows to theMars” Windows to the
Universe. OnlineUniverse. Online

8. The EarthThe Earth
EVAEVA
DHYOMIEDHYOMIE
ANDAND
EMILYEMILY

9. Fast facts about
Earth
• 24 hours is one
day
•365 days is one
year
Earth is 7,927
million miles
around
Earth is
94.5 million
miles from the sun

10. Moon InformationMoon Information
• Earth has one moon
• The moon is much smaller than earth
• The moon looks far but it is close

11. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
• Earth is made of rock
and metal
• Water on Earth
makes it look blue
from space
• Earth has three layers
• 70% of Earth is
covered in water

12. History of EarthHistory of Earth
• Earth is the only planet with nature
• Earth is the only planet people can live on
• Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun

13. INTERESTING FACS ABOUTINTERESTING FACS ABOUT
EARTHEARTH
• EARTH HAS A LOT OF GRAVITY
• THE MOON ORBITS EARTH AND
EARTH ORBITS THE SUN
• EARTH HAS MANY DIFFERENT KINDS
OF WEATHER
• EARTH HAS 7 BIG CONTINENTS

14. BIBLIOGRAPHYBIBLIOGRAPHY
• Adamson,Thomas K. Earth. 2008.
• Kip, Steven. Earth.1998.
• Welsbacher, Anne. The Earth.1997.

15. JupiterJupiter
by Milan, Trevor and Josieby Milan, Trevor and Josie

16. Fun factsFun facts
 First outer planetFirst outer planet
 Diameter 483,600,000 milesDiameter 483,600,000 miles
 One day equals ten Earth daysOne day equals ten Earth days
 Year is 12 Earth yearsYear is 12 Earth years
 high Temperature 6,000° Fhigh Temperature 6,000° F
 Low temperature 235° FLow temperature 235° F

17. Moons and ringsMoons and rings
 One ring = rocks and dustOne ring = rocks and dust
 63 moons63 moons
 3 biggest moons Europa, Callisto and3 biggest moons Europa, Callisto and
GanymedeGanymede
 One ringOne ring

18. Physical characteristicsPhysical characteristics
 No gravityNo gravity
 Color reddish orangeColor reddish orange

19. History of planetHistory of planet
 Named after roman god ZeusNamed after roman god Zeus
 The planet was first sighted inThe planet was first sighted in
ancient timesancient times

20. Interesting factsInteresting facts
 Bigger than all planets togetherBigger than all planets together
 Jupiter travels around sun averageJupiter travels around sun average
483 million miles per hour483 million miles per hour
 More than 1,300 Earths can fit insideMore than 1,300 Earths can fit inside
 Red dot more then 300 years oldRed dot more then 300 years old

21. BibliographyBibliography
Atkinson,Stuart.Atkinson,Stuart. Solar System.Solar System. 2001.2001.
Butler, Christine.Butler, Christine. JupiterJupiter..
Frandin, Dennis.Frandin, Dennis. JupiterJupiter. 1989. 1989
‘‘‘‘Planet Facts.’’ Science kidsPlanet Facts.’’ Science kids
‘‘‘‘Physical features’’ Britannica. OnlinePhysical features’’ Britannica. Online

22. PlutoPluto
By Luke and MaxBy Luke and Max

23. Fast FactsFast Facts
 Pluto is the ninth planet in the solar systemPluto is the ninth planet in the solar system
 Is an outer planetIs an outer planet
 1,417 million miles wide1,417 million miles wide
 3,673 million miles from the sun3,673 million miles from the sun
 6 Earth days = 1 Pluto day6 Earth days = 1 Pluto day
 248 Earth years = 1 Pluto year248 Earth years = 1 Pluto year
 Pluto's high and low temperature high= -210 lowPluto's high and low temperature high= -210 low
= -235= -235

24. Pluto's MoonsPluto's Moons
Pluto has 5 moons:Pluto has 5 moons:
NixNix
CharonCharon
Hydra and s/2005p1. s/2005p2.Hydra and s/2005p1. s/2005p2.
Charon is Pluto's biggest moon.Charon is Pluto's biggest moon.

25. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
Pluto is made of rock and icePluto is made of rock and ice
Below Pluto's crust is ice waterBelow Pluto's crust is ice water
Pluto is grayPluto is gray

26. History of the PlanetHistory of the Planet
►Pluto was first sighted in 1930Pluto was first sighted in 1930
►The person who discovered it was ClydeThe person who discovered it was Clyde
TombaughTombaugh
►Pluto was first considered a dwarf planet inPluto was first considered a dwarf planet in
2006 because it is about same size as2006 because it is about same size as
some comets.some comets.

27. Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
• A spacecraft is going to land on Pluto inA spacecraft is going to land on Pluto in
2015.2015.
• From Earth, Pluto looks like a fuzzy ball.From Earth, Pluto looks like a fuzzy ball.
• Every 248 Earth years Pluto moves intoEvery 248 Earth years Pluto moves into
Neptune's obit for 20 years. During thatNeptune's obit for 20 years. During that
time Neptune is the farthest planet fromtime Neptune is the farthest planet from
the sun.the sun.
• They might reconsider Pluto as a planet!They might reconsider Pluto as a planet!

28. BibliographyBibliography
Adamsom, Thomas.Adamsom, Thomas. Pluto a Dwarf PlanetPluto a Dwarf Planet. 2008. 2008
Farndon, John.Farndon, John. The Encyclopedia of Awesome SpaceThe Encyclopedia of Awesome Space. 2001. 2001
Lanandau, Elaine.Lanandau, Elaine. Beyond PlutoBeyond Pluto. 2008. 2008
Vogt, Gregory.Vogt, Gregory. PlutoPluto. 2000. 2000
PlutoPluto. Pebblego. Online.. Pebblego. Online.
PlutoPluto. Britannica school. Online.. Britannica school. Online.

29. AWESOME VENUSAWESOME VENUS
FACTSFACTS
By: Lucie, Olivia andBy: Lucie, Olivia and
SebastianSebastian

30. Fast FactsFast Facts
 22ndnd
planet from the sunplanet from the sun
 Inner planetInner planet
 7,500 miles =diameter7,500 miles =diameter
 68 million miles68 million miles
 A day on Venus is 243 Earth daysA day on Venus is 243 Earth days
 A year on Venus is 225 Earth daysA year on Venus is 225 Earth days
 Temperature high=900°FTemperature high=900°F
 Temperature low=average temperatureTemperature low=average temperature

31. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
 Atmosphere is thick and stormyAtmosphere is thick and stormy
 Surface is very hotSurface is very hot
 Core is made of iron and nickelCore is made of iron and nickel
 Gravity 8.87Gravity 8.87

32. History of VenusHistory of Venus
 Sighted close up in 1962Sighted close up in 1962
 Named after Roman goddess of love,Named after Roman goddess of love,
beauty and spring timebeauty and spring time
 Nobody really knows who sightedNobody really knows who sighted
Venus firstVenus first

33. Interesting factsInteresting facts
 Is slightly smaller thanIs slightly smaller than
EarthEarth
 Don’t need a telescope toDon’t need a telescope to
see Venussee Venus
 Has no liquid on groundHas no liquid on ground
 Orbits the sun in a nearlyOrbits the sun in a nearly
perfect circleperfect circle
 No moons or ringsNo moons or rings
 Sometimes is calledSometimes is called
evening star or morningevening star or morning
starstar
 Rotates from east to westRotates from east to west

34. BibliographyBibliography
• Bacon, Francis.Bacon, Francis. Our Place in SpaceOur Place in Space. 2003.. 2003.
• Branly, Franklyn.Branly, Franklyn. The Planets of the Solar System.The Planets of the Solar System. 1981.1981.
• Hawkes, Nigel.Hawkes, Nigel. Mysteries of the Universe.Mysteries of the Universe. 1995.1995.
• Juntor, Myorrow.Juntor, Myorrow. Venus.Venus. 1992.1992.
• Simon, Seymour.Simon, Seymour. Our Solar SystemOur Solar System. 1992.. 1992.
• ““Venus”. Science Kids. Online.Venus”. Science Kids. Online.
• ““Venus”. Britannica. Online.Venus”. Britannica. Online.
• ““Venus”. Pebble Go. Online.Venus”. Pebble Go. Online.
• ““Venus”. Windows to the Universe. Online.Venus”. Windows to the Universe. Online.
• ““Venus Fact Sheet”. NASA. Online.Venus Fact Sheet”. NASA. Online.

35. SaturnSaturn
By Emma , Ninon and JacobBy Emma , Ninon and Jacob

36. Fast factsFast facts
 Saturn is the second biggest planet inSaturn is the second biggest planet in
our solar systemour solar system
 Outer planetOuter planet
 74,900 miles wide74,900 miles wide
 884,298,000 miles from the sun884,298,000 miles from the sun
 Sixth planet from the sunSixth planet from the sun
 One Saturn day = 10 Earth hours andOne Saturn day = 10 Earth hours and
45 min45 min
 29 Earth years and 6 months29 Earth years and 6 months

37. Rings and moons of SaturnRings and moons of Saturn
RingsRings
 10,00010,000
 Ice,Ice,
 Dust,Dust,
 rocksrocks
MoonsMoons
 Mimas,Mimas,
 Titan,Titan,
 Dione,Dione,
 LapetusLapetus

38. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
 Hydrogen and heliumHydrogen and helium
 Hot liquid metalHot liquid metal
 Rocky coreRocky core
 Has gravityHas gravity

39. History of SaturnHistory of Saturn
 Saturn was named after the ancientSaturn was named after the ancient
Roman god of agricultureRoman god of agriculture
 Saturn was the first known planetSaturn was the first known planet

40. Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
 It has 62 moonsIt has 62 moons
 It is 74,900 miles wideIt is 74,900 miles wide
 Saturn is 9 times larger than EarthSaturn is 9 times larger than Earth
 Gas giantGas giant
 Made of mostly gasesMade of mostly gases
 29 Earth years to complete orbit29 Earth years to complete orbit
 Takes 11 hours to complete one rotationTakes 11 hours to complete one rotation
 outer planetouter planet

41. BibliographyBibliography
Aguilar,David.Aguilar,David. 11Planets11Planets. 2008.. 2008.
Branley,Franklyn.Branley,Franklyn. The planets in our solar system.The planets in our solar system. 19811981
Richardson,Adele.Richardson,Adele. saturn.saturn. 2008.2008.
..
““Saturn”.Britannica.OnlineSaturn”.Britannica.Online
““Saturn”.fact sheet.Online.Saturn”.fact sheet.Online.

42. SaturnSaturn
By Cecilia, Eva and EmilyBy Cecilia, Eva and Emily

43. Fast FactsFast Facts
 Six planet from sun.Six planet from sun.
 Saturn does not have a solidSaturn does not have a solid
surface.surface.
 One Saturn year takes 29.6One Saturn year takes 29.6
Earth daysEarth days
 Saturn’s core is mostly madeSaturn’s core is mostly made
out of rock and iceout of rock and ice

44. Moon and RingsMoon and Rings
Has 7 rings.Has 7 rings.
Mimas looks like theMimas looks like the
death star in stardeath star in star
wars.wars.
Some of Saturn’sSome of Saturn’s
moons are namedmoons are named
Hyperion,Titan,Rhea,Hyperion,Titan,Rhea,
Dione,Tethys,andDione,Tethys,and
Enceladus.Enceladus.
Saturn has 62 moons.Saturn has 62 moons.

45. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
 Some pieces of Saturn‘s rings are asSome pieces of Saturn‘s rings are as
tiny as a finger nail while others are astiny as a finger nail while others are as
big as a school bus.big as a school bus.
 Mostly made of liquid and gas.Mostly made of liquid and gas.

46. History Of SaturnHistory Of Saturn
• Named after roman god of farming (god’s name
was Saturn).
• The day of the week ‘’Saturday’’ was named
after Saturn.

47. Interesting Facts
• Saturn makes one rotation
around the sun every 29 years
and 6 months.
• 9 times bigger than Earth.
• Has a blue spot on the bottom

48. BibliographyBibliography
ONLINEONLINE
“Saturn” Britannica.
Online
“Saturn” Pebble Go.
Online
BOOKSBOOKS
Adams, Tomas K.Adams, Tomas K.
SaturnSaturn. 2008. 2008
Landau, Elaine.Landau, Elaine. SaturnSaturn..
20082008

49. The Red PlanetThe Red Planet
By Isabelle, Madoc and AislynBy Isabelle, Madoc and Aislyn

50. Did You Know…Did You Know…
44thth
planet from the Sunplanet from the Sun
inner planetinner planet
6,800 kilometers in diameter6,800 kilometers in diameter
Approximately 140 million miles from the sunApproximately 140 million miles from the sun
Day is 24 and a half Earth hoursDay is 24 and a half Earth hours
Year is 687 Earth daysYear is 687 Earth days
Temperature is between 28Temperature is between 28°F°F to 118to 118°F°F

51. The Moons Of MarsThe Moons Of Mars
Mars has two moons.Mars has two moons.
They are called Phobos and Deimos.They are called Phobos and Deimos.
A fact about Phobos is that Phobos orbits MarsA fact about Phobos is that Phobos orbits Mars
about 3 times every 24 hours.about 3 times every 24 hours.

52. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
Cold, dusty, rocky and a windy placeCold, dusty, rocky and a windy place
Thin atmosphereThin atmosphere
A lot of dust stormsA lot of dust storms
Has white polar capsHas white polar caps
VolcanoesVolcanoes
Mars has channels that look like dry riverbedsMars has channels that look like dry riverbeds

53. History Of MarsHistory Of Mars
The year Mars was first sighted was the yearThe year Mars was first sighted was the year
1659.1659.
People don’t know who exactly discovered Mars.People don’t know who exactly discovered Mars.
Mars was named after the Roman god of war.Mars was named after the Roman god of war.

54. Interesting Facts About MarsInteresting Facts About Mars
May be life on MarsMay be life on Mars
Four seasonsFour seasons
You can see Mars with a good telescopeYou can see Mars with a good telescope
Biggest volcano called Olympus MountainBiggest volcano called Olympus Mountain
In 1976 two probes went to MarsIn 1976 two probes went to Mars

55. BibliographyBibliography
Landau,Elaine.Landau,Elaine. MarsMars. 2008.. 2008.
Reigot, Betty.Reigot, Betty. A Book About MarsA Book About Mars. 1988.. 1988.
Seymour, Simon.Seymour, Simon. MarsMars. 1987.. 1987.
Stott, Carole.Stott, Carole. Stars and PlanetsStars and Planets. 2005.. 2005.
‘’‘’Mars.’’ PebbleGo. Online.Mars.’’ PebbleGo. Online.
‘’‘’Mars.’’ Windows To The Universe. Online.Mars.’’ Windows To The Universe. Online.
‘’‘’Mars.’’ Britannica. Online.Mars.’’ Britannica. Online.

56. VenusVenus
By Dakoda, Madeline, and JacksonBy Dakoda, Madeline, and Jackson

57. Facts about VenusFacts about Venus
 Second planet from theSecond planet from the
sunsun
 Inner planetInner planet
 7,522 miles wide7,522 miles wide
 68 million miles and 368 million miles and 3
quarters distance fromquarters distance from
the sunthe sun
 One Year on Venus isOne Year on Venus is
225 Earth days225 Earth days
 Highest temperature 900Highest temperature 900
degrees lowestdegrees lowest
temperature 457 degreestemperature 457 degrees

58. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
 Third brightest thingThird brightest thing
in the skyin the sky
 The hottest planetThe hottest planet
 Has hundreds ofHas hundreds of
volcanoesvolcanoes
 Mountain calledMountain called
Maxwell /volcanoMaxwell /volcano
 Made out of Core,Made out of Core,
Iron and nickelIron and nickel

59. History of VenusHistory of Venus
 No one knows whoNo one knows who
really discoveredreally discovered
VenusVenus
 The early Romans isThe early Romans is
the group that saw itthe group that saw it
firstfirst
 Venus got its nameVenus got its name
from the goddess offrom the goddess of
love and beautylove and beauty

60. Interesting factsInteresting facts
 Spacecraft hasSpacecraft has
landed on Venuslanded on Venus
 One day is 243 EarthOne day is 243 Earth
daysdays
 Venus is the hottestVenus is the hottest
planet in the solarplanet in the solar
systemsystem
 It doesn’t have anyIt doesn’t have any
rings or moonsrings or moons

61. BibliographyBibliography
 Brinner, Larry.Brinner, Larry. VenusVenus. 1998.. 1998.
 Farndon, John.Farndon, John. The Encyclopedia of AwesomeThe Encyclopedia of Awesome
SpaceSpace. 2001.. 2001.
 Simon, Seymour.Simon, Seymour. VenusVenus. 1992.. 1992.
 ““Venus”. Britannica. Online.Venus”. Britannica. Online.
 ““Venus”. PebbleGo. Online.Venus”. PebbleGo. Online.
 ““Venus”. Windows to the Universe. Online.Venus”. Windows to the Universe. Online.

62. JupiterJupiter
By Aloise and Shayleigh

63. Fast factsFast facts
• It’s place in the Solar System is the 5th
• It is an outer planet
• Jupiter’s size is 88,750 miles(143,000kilometers)
• The distance is 483 million miles(777 million
kilometers)
• The length of the day is 9 hours, 55 min.
• The length of the year is 11 Earth years 11
months.
• The temperature of this planet is minus 163
degrees F and minus 108 degrees C.

64. BibliographyBibliography
Richardson, Adele. Jupiter. 2008
WEBSITES
• “Jupiter”. Pebblego. Online.
• “Jupiter’s History”. Windows to the
Universe. Online.

65. Moons and RingsMoons and Rings
• The rings are made of rocks and dust and
are faint to see
• The number of moons are 63
• There are 3 rings
• The biggest moons of Jupiter are
Ganymede, Calisto, Europa, and Io
• Io is the most beautiful .
• Europa could hold warm oceans under her
icy surface.

66. History of JupiterHistory of Jupiter
• Nobody knows who sighted Jupiter
• Maybe Galileo or nobody knows
• But people know that Romans made
Jupiter their king of Rome

67. Interesting factsInteresting facts
• Earth is a tiny pipsqueak to Jupiter
• Its Great Red Spot can fit 3 Earths in it
• Great Red Spot is a big hurricane!
• Jupiter is made of gas and ice

68. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
• It is sometimes called a gas giant
• It maybe has a rock core
• Its fast winds pull clouds around Jupiter

69. Neptune ROCKSNeptune ROCKS
By Chase, Ryan, and MorganBy Chase, Ryan, and Morgan

70. Fast FactsFast Facts
 88thth
from the sunfrom the sun
 Our planet is an outer planetOur planet is an outer planet
 Size 31,000 miles wideSize 31,000 miles wide
 3 billion miles from Sun3 billion miles from Sun
 One day = sixteen Earth hoursOne day = sixteen Earth hours
 One year = 165 Earth yearsOne year = 165 Earth years
 High temperature 890High temperature 890° F° F
 Low temp is -370Low temp is -370°° FahrenheitFahrenheit

71. Rings and moonsRings and moons
 Our planet has six ringsOur planet has six rings
 Our planet has 13 moonsOur planet has 13 moons
 Planet has 13 moons they’re called TritonPlanet has 13 moons they’re called Triton
and Proteusand Proteus
 Neptune’s moons have dust and rocksNeptune’s moons have dust and rocks

72. PhysicalPhysical
characteristicscharacteristics
 Made of hydrogen, helium, methaneMade of hydrogen, helium, methane
gasesgases
 Light colored bands of soft clouds circleLight colored bands of soft clouds circle
NeptuneNeptune
 dark spots are stormsdark spots are storms
 Great Dark Spot disappeared fromGreat Dark Spot disappeared from
Neptune in 1994Neptune in 1994

73. History of Neptune
• John Couch Adams and Urbain
Le Verrier helped discover
• 1846 spotted with telescope

74. Interesting factsInteresting facts
 had a black spot in the middlehad a black spot in the middle
 gasses give it a blue colorgasses give it a blue color
 Black dot is a stormBlack dot is a storm
 Changing shapes swirl around NeptuneChanging shapes swirl around Neptune

75. BibliographyBibliography
L. Vogt, Gregory.L. Vogt, Gregory. NeptuneNeptune. 2000.. 2000.
Landau, Elaine.Landau, Elaine. NeptuneNeptune. 2008.. 2008.
““Neptune”.Neptune”. PebblegoPebblego. Online.. Online.
““Neptune”.Neptune”. BritannicaBritannica. Online.. Online.
Winrich, Ralph.Winrich, Ralph. NeptuneNeptune. 2008.. 2008.

76. URANUSURANUS
by Carter and Vinnyby Carter and Vinny

77. Important FactsImportant Facts
 Uranus is an outer planet.Uranus is an outer planet.
 Uranus is the 7Uranus is the 7thth
planet from the sun.planet from the sun.
 Uranus is 32,000 miles big.Uranus is 32,000 miles big.
 Uranus is 1.78 billion miles from the sun.Uranus is 1.78 billion miles from the sun.
 Uranus can get up to -193Uranus can get up to -193° at hottest° at hottest
and -315 at the coldest.and -315 at the coldest.

78. Moons and RingsMoons and Rings
 Uranus has 11 rings.Uranus has 11 rings.
 Uranus's rings are made of dust, rocks and ice.Uranus's rings are made of dust, rocks and ice.
 Uranus has 27 moons, 5 of them are Miranda,Uranus has 27 moons, 5 of them are Miranda,
Umbriel, Titanin, Arial and Oberon.Umbriel, Titanin, Arial and Oberon.

79. Physical Characteristics of UranusPhysical Characteristics of Uranus
 The color of Uranus is blue.The color of Uranus is blue.
 Uranus is made of methane, rock, helium, ice,Uranus is made of methane, rock, helium, ice,
hydrogen and gas.hydrogen and gas.

80. History of UranusHistory of Uranus
• Uranus was first sighted in 1781
• Uranus was first sighted by William Herscher
• Uranus got it’s name from the god of sky

81. Fun factsFun facts
;D;D
 Uranus spins counter clockwise.Uranus spins counter clockwise.
 Umbel has a mark in the middle of it so itUmbel has a mark in the middle of it so it
looks like a donut.looks like a donut.
 Uranus is the only planet that doesn't spinUranus is the only planet that doesn't spin
on its axes.on its axes.

82. BibliographyBibliography
Adamson, Thomas.Adamson, Thomas. UranusUranus. 2008.. 2008.
““Uranus”. Britannica. Online.Uranus”. Britannica. Online.
““Uranus”. Pebblego. Online.Uranus”. Pebblego. Online.

83. NeptuneNeptune
By Ben, Sam and AmaraBy Ben, Sam and Amara

84. FactsFacts
Last in solar systemLast in solar system
Outer planetOuter planet
30,775 miles wide30,775 miles wide
2.8 billion miles from the sun2.8 billion miles from the sun
279 degrees279 degrees
ColdCold
New planet.New planet.
Neptune has a giant storm that can swallow Earth whole.Neptune has a giant storm that can swallow Earth whole.

85. Rings and MoonsRings and Moons
 Has 5 to 6 ringsHas 5 to 6 rings
 13 moons13 moons
 The rings are made of dust, icy rocks andThe rings are made of dust, icy rocks and
cold aircold air
 Names of moonsNames of moons
Triton, Proteus, Nereid, Larissa, Galatea,Triton, Proteus, Nereid, Larissa, Galatea,
Despina, Thalassa, NaiadDespina, Thalassa, Naiad

86. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
Mainly made of hydrogen, helium andMainly made of hydrogen, helium and
methane gases.methane gases.
The surface is made of gas.The surface is made of gas.
The color of Neptune is blue.The color of Neptune is blue.

87. History of NeptuneHistory of Neptune
 Sighted first in 1846Sighted first in 1846
 It got its name from a roman god of the sea.It got its name from a roman god of the sea.

88. Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
 BlueBlue
 Last in solar systemLast in solar system
 Named after a water godNamed after a water god
 It’s called a gas giantIt’s called a gas giant
 The clouds often change shapeThe clouds often change shape
 Four times bigger than EarthFour times bigger than Earth
 Can’t live thereCan’t live there
 Can’t see without a telescopeCan’t see without a telescope

89. BibliographyBibliography
““Neptune”. Britannica. Online.”. Britannica. Online.
““Neptune”. Windows to the Universe. Online.Neptune”. Windows to the Universe. Online.
Elaine, Landau.Elaine, Landau. NeptuneNeptune. 2008. 2008

90. The EarthThe Earth
By Haven, Anwaar, and MaxBy Haven, Anwaar, and Max

91. Fast Facts
• Third from the sun
• Inner planet
• Average
Temperature= 59
degrees
• It looks like a
bumpy ball
• Rotates in 24 hours

92. Physical Characteristics
• It takes earth 365.25 days to go
around the sun
• Gravity acts like a giant
magnet
• Earth’s axis does not run
straight up and down
• It has an inner core and outer
core

93. Ring and Moon
• We have one moon and no rings
• Our moon is made of rock
• We could fit all the planets
between our earth and moon

94. History of the Planet
• The word is English / German
• It was named from the old
English words and means
ground

95. Interesting facts
• Sun provides the light and heat
• We can tell that the Earth’s
climate has changed by looking at
rocks and fossils
• The Earth is 238,900 miles away
from the moon

96. Bibliography
• “Earth.” Marvel. Online
• Fradin, Dennis. Earth. 1992.
• Britannica. Earth. Online.
• Pebble go. Earth. Online.
• The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth.
1999.

97. MercuryMercury
By Maggie, Michael, DesireeBy Maggie, Michael, Desiree

98. Fast FactsFast Facts
Venus is hotter thenVenus is hotter then
Mercury but MercuryMercury but Mercury
is closer to the sun.is closer to the sun.
Mercury is made ofMercury is made of
rock. Mercury takesrock. Mercury takes
59 Earth days to get59 Earth days to get
around the Sun.around the Sun.
Mercury is a innerMercury is a inner
planet.planet.

99. Moon and ringsMoon and rings
Mercury has no rings. But it has one moon. TheMercury has no rings. But it has one moon. The
moon is the moon that we have at Earth. itmoon is the moon that we have at Earth. it
has no name but it is called moon.has no name but it is called moon.

100. Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics
Mercury is gray.Mercury is gray.

101. Interesting factsInteresting facts
 Mercury is the rocketMercury is the rocket
fastest planet.fastest planet.
 Mercury is mostlyMercury is mostly
made out of rocks.made out of rocks.
 You can't live on MercuryYou can't live on Mercury
because there is nbecause there is n
 o food or air.o food or air.
 Mercury's core has solidMercury's core has solid
ironiron

102. COOL MERCURYCOOL MERCURY
By Tim, Shelby and Curtis

103. FAST FACTSFAST FACTS
Closest to the sunClosest to the sun
Inner planetInner planet
3,032 miles across the planet3,032 miles across the planet
36,000,000 miles from Sun36,000,000 miles from Sun
88 Earth days = a day on Mercury88 Earth days = a day on Mercury
59 Earth days is a year on Mercury59 Earth days is a year on Mercury
The temperature on Mercury is highThe temperature on Mercury is high
Jupiter and Saturn have bigger moons thanJupiter and Saturn have bigger moons than
MercuryMercury

104. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Mercury’s size effects its gravityMercury’s size effects its gravity
Mostly rocksMostly rocks
Thin atmosphereThin atmosphere
Mercury is very grayMercury is very gray

105. HISTORY OF THE PLANETHISTORY OF THE PLANET
Named after Roman messenger godNamed after Roman messenger god
Was first spotted in ancient timesWas first spotted in ancient times

106. INTERESTING FACTSINTERESTING FACTS
From Mercury, the Sun is twice the size ofFrom Mercury, the Sun is twice the size of
EarthEarth
Mercury has many long cliffsMercury has many long cliffs
If you went to Mercury you would see twoIf you went to Mercury you would see two
sunrises and two sunsets each daysunrises and two sunsets each day

107. BIBLIOGRAPHYBIBLIOGRAPHY
Kipp ,Steven.Kipp ,Steven. MercuryMercury. 1998.. 1998.
Landan ,Elaine.Landan ,Elaine. MercuryMercury. 2008.. 2008.
Richardson Adele.Richardson Adele. MercuryMercury. 2008.. 2008.
““Mercury”. Brittannica. online.Mercury”. Brittannica. online.

108. UranusUranus
By Destiny, AllyBy Destiny, Ally
and Hussainand Hussain

109. Facts about UranusFacts about Uranus
 Uranus is an outer planetUranus is an outer planet
 Uranus is the 7Uranus is the 7thth
planetplanet
 Temperature is between 890Temperature is between 890°F and 353ºF°F and 353ºF
 Distance from sun 17,86,400,000 milesDistance from sun 17,86,400,000 miles
 One of the biggest planetOne of the biggest planet
 1 Uranus day = 17 Earth hours1 Uranus day = 17 Earth hours
 One year = 30,687 Earth daysOne year = 30,687 Earth days

110. Moons and ringsMoons and rings
Uranus has 11 or 13 ringsUranus has 11 or 13 rings
Uranus has 27 moonsUranus has 27 moons
Uranus rings are made of ice and dark dustUranus rings are made of ice and dark dust
The names of some of moons are Oberon,The names of some of moons are Oberon,
Titania, Ariel, Umbriel and MirandaTitania, Ariel, Umbriel and Miranda

111. Physical characteristicsPhysical characteristics
 One Uranus year is 84 Earth yearsOne Uranus year is 84 Earth years
 Calmer weather than the other gas giantsCalmer weather than the other gas giants
 Uranus spins clock wiseUranus spins clock wise
 No solid surfaceNo solid surface
 Atmosphere is methane gasAtmosphere is methane gas
 Uranus is blue and greenUranus is blue and green

112. History of the PlanetHistory of the Planet
 Uranus was first sighted in 1781Uranus was first sighted in 1781
 William Hershel discovered UranusWilliam Hershel discovered Uranus
 Got its name from a Greek GodGot its name from a Greek God

113. Interesting factsInteresting facts
 A space craft visited Uranus in 1977A space craft visited Uranus in 1977
 Uranus has an equatorUranus has an equator
 Uranus is the first planet to be discoveredUranus is the first planet to be discovered
 Uranus lies on its sideUranus lies on its side
 A shooting star is a meteorA shooting star is a meteor

114. BibliographyBibliography
Butler-Taylor. Updated UranusButler-Taylor. Updated Uranus
Uranus. Pebble go. Online.Uranus. Pebble go. Online.
Uranus. Britannica. Online.Uranus. Britannica. Online.
Judith, Herbs.Judith, Herbs. The Golden book of stars andThe Golden book of stars and
planets.planets. 1988.1988.
Dennis, Fading.Dennis, Fading. Uranus.Uranus. 1989.1989.
Thomas, Adamson. Uranus. 1998.Thomas, Adamson. Uranus. 1998.