Planets of the Solar System

2/18/2013

Today we were introduced to the planets of the solar system. We have not gotten far and tomorrow your mid term is scheduled. We will try to see what we can cover on Wednesday as far as notes are concerned.

In this blog, let's talk about the planets of the solar system.

Here are some questions you can answer when you are discussing the planets.
What is the planet made up of?
Is it terrestrial or a gas giant?
What are some defining characteristics about the planet?
How long does the planet take to orbit the Sun and revolve on its axis?
Is there any other interesting facts you may want to add about the planet?

To make the blog posts easier to read

Put the name of the planet in bold letters as the heading in your comment

For example:
Mercury

(Then begin your contribution.) Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is a terrestrial planet. ...........

Remember you can reply to comments for example let's say Emily did a post about Saturn and you would like to directly ask Emily about a statement she made in her comment, then you can directly comment to Emily's post. All you need to do is click on the reply button just under where Emily posted her comment. Its as simple as that! :)

16 Comments

Miss Manickchand

2/20/2013 09:37:08 pm

Did you know?

If you stood on Mercury the sun would look 2 1/2 times bigger than it does on Earth! Why do you think this is so?

(When answering reply to this comment so it will be easier to see your contribution)

Azriann Mohammed

2/22/2013 07:11:21 am

Miss we are further from mercury, therefore the sun will look a lot bigger than if we stood on earth and (by the way) won't we melt to a pulp if we stood on mercury so that's not highly possible. .__.

Miss Manickchand

2/24/2013 09:30:52 pm

That is correct Azriann because we are further than Mercury the Sun will look smaller to us as we stand on Earth. This is because Earth is located at a further distance from the Sun as compared to Mercury (the closest planet) to the Sun.

Kerneese Ramjarrie

2/21/2013 12:46:27 am

I think that planets are made of rock, containing common minerals.

Miss Manickchand

2/21/2013 07:48:54 am

Well Kerneese the exact composition of the crust of Mercury can be researched, but your reply didn't answer the question. Think about it why would the Sun look bigger? Key word: LOCATION

candice ramkhelawan

2/21/2013 04:15:32 am

miss , we would burn into pieces if we were there

Miss Manickchand

2/21/2013 07:51:27 am

Yes Candice it would be extremely hot if it was during the day in Mercury, but remember we said that it would also be extremely cold at night due to Mercury's long rotation on its axis (88 days), and Venus is actually the hottest planet in the solar system! Can you tell me why?

Candice Ramkhelawan

2/21/2013 08:16:23 am

miss, the reason venus is actually the hottest because of the carbon dioxide and the sulphuric acid.

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Miss Manickchand

3/2/2013 10:38:36 pm

Very good Candice that answer is correct!

Kerneese Ramjarrie

3/6/2013 12:03:03 am

I have a fun fact!The orbital speed of Mars is 24.2 km per second :)

Miss Manickchand

3/6/2013 07:20:58 am

Good researching Kerneese :)

Sarah Ramsingh

3/6/2013 10:15:58 am

Did you all know that scientists believe that there may be volcanic activity on Mercury, though they are still seeking more evidence.

Renelle ;) link

3/7/2013 09:15:54 am

Well... I think that because we r further thn mercury the sun will look alot smaller to us when we stand on earth!!! :'3 iz tht it miss manickchand ? c:

Miss Manickchand

3/8/2013 11:15:06 am

Yes it is Renelle!!

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