What Do We Know About Jupiter and Saturn?

As students identify statements about Jupiter and Saturn in this worksheet, they will compare the characteristics of each planet.

Grade:

6 |

7 |

8

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

Themes:

Space

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Concepts and Challenges of Earth Science

From Pearson's Concepts and Challenges Earth Science.

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