Summary
A short profile of Jupiter, the biggest planet in our solar system and a giant ball of gas. One stop in the planet-by-planet tour.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- How does Jupiter's size compare to the other planets?
- Is Jupiter rocky like Earth or made mostly of gas?
- What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Jupiter, gas giant, planet, storm.
Try it: Add Jupiter to your planet chart and note that it is the biggest planet.