2020 Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

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Science

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6th Grade

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Easy

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NGSS

MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

Brian Beakey

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9 Slides • 5 Questions

Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction

The best conjunction for the next 80 years.

Conjunction

an alignment of two planets or other celestial objects so that they appear to be in the same, or nearly the same, place in the sky.

Poll

Which planet is actually closer to Earth?

Jupiter

Saturn

Multiple Choice

What is a conjunction?

When two train cars join

When astronomical objects appear to be close together in the sky from Earth's view

A rare type of disease

Poll

What do you predict the conjunction will look like on December 22nd (the next night)

The same

They'll look further apart

I'm not sure

Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHebTm0YXLw

Open Ended

What items, devices, tools, or technology could you use to help you see the Conjunction?

Type response here

Multiple Select

What's true about the Winter Solstice? (check all that apply)

The shortest day of the year.

Occurs on December 21 or 22nd.

It's the first day of Summer in Australia.

It marks the beginning of Mr. Beakey's favorite season.

I'd like to teach this way in my classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt-5GWexHIA

Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction

The best conjunction for the next 80 years.

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