1. Have the students look at an ordered list of the planets. In groups have them come up with
a clever way to remember the correct order of the planets as you go from the sun to Pluto.
Once the groups are finished, have the students share with the class.
2. In these same groups, have the students place questions about the planets on sticky notes.
Before moving to the next portion of the activity, have a designated group member place
the sticky notes in a designated area on the wall or chalk/white board as a parking lot.
These questions can be addressed at the end of the class or choose a few each day to
answer as you continue your instruction on the planets.