Summary
Dr. Binocs visits Mercury, the smallest planet and the one closest to the sun. Part of a planet-by-planet tour of the solar system.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- Where is Mercury compared to the other planets?
- Why is Mercury so hot on one side?
- What makes Mercury different from Earth?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Mercury, planet, sun, orbit.
Try it: Write two facts about Mercury.