ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English The Mysterious Planets in The Solar System – The Solar System for Kids
Welcome to the solar system! Today, we’re going on an exciting journey to explore some of the most fascinating planets. Are you ready to join the adventure? Let’s start with Mars!
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it’s known as the “Red Planet” because of its reddish color. This color comes from iron oxide, which is like rust, on its surface. Mars is named after the Roman god of war. Although it’s smaller than Earth, Mars has some similarities, like seasons, volcanoes, and mountains. However, it doesn’t have liquid water on its surface, and it’s often hit by strong wind and sand storms, so hold on tight!
Did you know that Mars has two moons? They’re called Phobos and Deimos. Phobos is slowly getting closer to Mars and might crash into it one day! Mars also has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons, which is three times taller than Mount Everest!
In 1610, Galileo was the first person to see Mars through a telescope. Isn’t that cool? Now that we’ve learned about Mars, let’s head back to Earth and share our new knowledge!
Next, we’re visiting Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system. Jupiter is a gas giant, which means it’s mostly made of gas and doesn’t have a solid surface like Earth. Its core, however, is solid and about the size of Earth.
Jupiter is famous for its Great Red Spot, a massive storm that has been raging for hundreds of years. It also spins really fast, so a day on Jupiter is only 10 hours long! Jupiter has more than 60 moons, with the most famous ones being Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Europa is especially interesting because it might have an ocean beneath its icy surface, which could possibly support life!
Jupiter is like a mini solar system with all its moons. Now that we’ve explored Jupiter, let’s return to Earth and share what we’ve discovered!
Our next stop is Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun. Saturn is well-known for its stunning rings, which are made of ice, rock, and dust. These rings are so bright that you can see them with a telescope from Earth!
Like Jupiter, Saturn is a gas giant and doesn’t have a solid surface. It’s the second-largest planet in our solar system. Saturn’s winds are incredibly fast, reaching speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, creating a unique hexagon shape at its north pole.
Galileo was the first to see Saturn’s rings in 1610. Even though Saturn is very cold, with temperatures dropping to -180 degrees Celsius (-292 degrees Fahrenheit), it’s a fascinating planet to learn about. Let’s head back to Earth and share our Saturn adventure!
Our final stop is Neptune, the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun. Neptune is an ice giant, and it’s extremely cold, with temperatures around -218 degrees Celsius (-360 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s so far away that it takes 164 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun!
Neptune’s beautiful blue color comes from methane gas in its atmosphere. It’s named after the Roman god of the sea because of its ocean-like appearance. Although it’s a big planet, it’s not very dense because it’s made mostly of gas and liquids.
Neptune has only been visited by one spacecraft, Voyager 2, which makes our visit extra special. Now that we’ve explored Neptune, let’s return to Earth and share all the amazing things we’ve learned!
Wow, what an incredible journey through the solar system! We’ve discovered so much about these mysterious planets. If you want to keep learning and exploring, be sure to check out more adventures in the solar system!
Create Your Own Planet: Imagine you are an astronaut discovering a new planet in our solar system. What would it look like? What color would it be? Does it have rings or moons? Draw your planet and write a short story about what makes it special. Share your drawing and story with your classmates and see how everyone’s planets are different!
Planet Weather Report: Choose one of the planets we learned about (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, or Neptune) and create a weather report for it. Think about the storms on Jupiter or the cold temperatures on Neptune. What would you need to wear if you visited? Record your weather report on video or present it to the class. This will help you understand how different each planet’s environment is compared to Earth.
Moon Observation Journal: Just like Mars has Phobos and Deimos, Earth has its own moon. Spend a week observing the moon each night. Draw what you see and note any changes in its shape or position in the sky. At the end of the week, discuss with your class how the moon changes over time and how it might be similar or different from the moons of other planets.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music] Welcome to the solar system! Today, we’re on a trip to Mars. [Music] You are looking at the solar system, and we are going to take a look at Mars. Do you want to join? It is the fourth planet in the solar system. Grab on; we’re headed that way!
We’re now on Mars, the red planet. We call it that because of its color, and the name comes from the Roman mythological god of war. Mars is similar to Earth; it has seasons, volcanoes, and mountains, but it is smaller and doesn’t have water. There are many wind and sand storms, so be careful and protect yourself—you can get blown away!
Hello, Earthling! I welcome you to Mars. In the past, there was water in the depths of Mars, but it hasn’t been confirmed if there is life or not, although some of NASA’s photographs show possible signs of life. I will tell you some interesting things about it. Due to high volcanic activity, the mineral tridymite is formed. One of its volcanoes, Olympus Mons, is the biggest in the solar system; it is three times taller than Mount Everest. Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Phobos keeps getting closer and closer and will eventually crash into Mars.
Did you know that the first person to see Mars with a telescope was Galileo in 1610? Did you enjoy our quick trip around Mars? Now you can go back to Earth to share what you’ve learned. Have a good trip! [Music]
You are looking at the solar system, and we are going to take a look at Jupiter. Do you want to come? It is the fifth planet and the biggest in the solar system. Grab on; we’re headed that way!
We are now on Jupiter, the giant planet, the first gaseous planet of the solar system. We can’t land on it because it doesn’t have a solid surface; it is made of gas and liquids, except for its core, which is solid and as big as Earth.
Hello, Earthling! I will tell you some interesting things about Jupiter. It is not possible for life on Jupiter, but there could be life on one of its moons called Europa because it has a huge ocean. Jupiter has the fastest rotation speed of any planet, and one day on Jupiter is only 10 hours on Earth. Jupiter’s atmosphere has three cloud layers that create the colors we see. Did you see the Great Red Spot? It is a huge storm.
Did you know there have been seven aerial visits to Jupiter? Jupiter has more than 60 moons; the most famous are Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. There are so many that it can be considered a mini solar system. Did you enjoy this quick trip around Jupiter? Now you can go back to Earth to share everything you learned. Have a good trip! [Music]
You are looking at the solar system, and we are going to take a look at Saturn. Do you want to come? It is the sixth planet in the solar system and the second gaseous one. Grab on; we’re headed that way!
We are now on Saturn, the ring planet. Its rings, made of rocks and asteroids, are really famous because they are the only ones you can see from Earth with a telescope. We can’t land on Saturn because it doesn’t have a solid surface; it is made of liquids and gases. Look how beautiful!
Hello, Earthling! I’m going to tell you some interesting things about the planet. It is not possible for there to be life on Saturn because the temperature is very low; it can get as low as -180 degrees Celsius or -292 degrees Fahrenheit. In Saturn’s atmosphere, there is helium, a gas that is used for x-rays and spaceships. It is the second biggest planet after Jupiter. Saturn’s winds are really fast and can reach 300 kilometers per hour, creating a hexagon at its north pole. Did you know that the first person to see Saturn’s rings was Galileo in 1610? Saturn’s gravitational force is less than on Earth, but even so, it’s similar. Did you enjoy the quick trip around Saturn? Now you can go back to Earth and share everything you’ve learned. Have a good trip!
You are looking at the solar system, and we are going to take a look at Neptune. Do you want to come? It is the last planet in the solar system and therefore the coldest. Get your coat; let’s go!
Now we are on Neptune, the ice giant. Its temperature is around -218 degrees Celsius or -360 degrees Fahrenheit. You’re lucky to be here because it has only been visited by an unmanned spacecraft, Voyager 2.
Hello, Earthling! I will tell you some interesting facts about Neptune. Its low temperature makes it impossible for human life. Neptune’s gravitational force is similar to Earth’s; it’s a big planet but not very dense because it’s made of gas and liquids. In Neptune’s atmosphere, there is hydrogen, helium, and methane, which can be used as fuel. This gas gives it its blue color. Since it’s the furthest planet from the Sun, it has a lot of ground to cover and takes 164 Earth years to complete one trip. This is one long year! Its name refers to the Roman god of the oceans for being a blue planet.
Did you enjoy your quick trip around Neptune? Now you can go back to Earth to share all you’ve learned. Have a good trip!
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