Summary
A short profile of Uranus, the seventh planet, an icy giant that spins on its side. One stop in the planet-by-planet tour.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and one of the coldest.
- Where is Uranus in the order of planets?
- What is unusual about the way Uranus spins?
- Why is Uranus so cold?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Uranus, ice giant, planet, tilt.
Try it: Add Uranus to your planet chart and note that it is very cold.