Literature & Math: Stories about Planets
Page Description: After reading "The Planet of Mars" by Shel Silverstein and The Planets in Our Solar System by Franklyn M. Branley, students will use Play-Doh to explore the relative size and scale of planets in our solar system. Use the literature-based activities in this printable to develop children's math skills and their understanding of space science.Grade Levels: 3 - 5
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Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas, Grades 3-5 provides easy-to-implement, literature-based activities that connect standards-based grades 3-5 mathematics lessons with concepts derived from science, social studies, and the arts standards.


