Mercury Folding Booklet

Overview:

A folding booklet activity all about Mercury, including readings, a cloze worksheet, a word search, and the labelling of planets. Designed for middle years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key features of Mercury and its position in the solar system.
• Develop knowledge of the planets through activities like labelling and ordering.
• Improve vocabulary and comprehension skills through a cloze activity and word search.

How the Activity Works:

Students fold the booklet and complete a variety of tasks inside. The first task is a reading passage about Mercury, followed by a cloze worksheet where they fill in missing words related to the planet. They will then complete a word search containing key terms related to Mercury and the solar system. Finally, students label Mercury and other planets. This booklet format encourages active learning and engagement with the material, helping students retain important facts about Mercury and the wider solar system.

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