* * Thrill young astronomers with a journey through our Solar System.

* * Find out all about the Inner and Outer Planets, the Moon, Stars, Constellations, Asteroids, Meteors and Comets.

* * Using simplified language and vocabulary, concepts such as planetary orbits, the asteroid belt, the lunar cycle and phases of the moon, and shooting stars are all explored.

* * Chocked full of reading passages, comprehension questions, and hands-on activities, our resource is written for remedial students in grades five to eight.

* * Science concepts are presented in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand.

* * Use our resource effectively for whole-class, small group and independent work.

* * Color Overhead Transparencies, Rubric, Crossword, Word Search, Comprehension Quiz and Answer Key are all included.

* * Author: Charlene Homer

* * ISBN13: 978-1-55319-315-9

* * Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8

* * Reading Level: 3-4

* * Total Page: 60

* * Overheads: 6