SPACE
Is Pluto a planet?
Whether Pluto is a planet or just a large rock captured from far out in space by the Sun's gravity is still a matter for debate among astronomers.This lesson is about the classification of a planet and the criteria used to do this. Should Pluto be classified as a planet according to the criteria? Working through a series of exercises, pupils are expected to come to a decision and justify their views using evidence.They will have an opportunity to think about a variety of objects in the Solar System; asteroids and comets as well as planets.
Lesson 6
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