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Magic School Bus in Space

Today, Ms. Frizzle's class was going on an AMAZING field trip. The Magic School Bus was turning into a spacesuit! They were going to explore the planets in our solar system. The class put on their helmets and hopped into the bus. Zoom, they were off into space!

Where did Ms. Frizzle's class go on their field trip?

  • A) To the zoo
  • B) To the library
  • C) To the beach
  • D) To the planets
Adventurous teacher with wild red hair and colorful clothes's class explores planets in Magic School Bus spacesuit

First stop, Mercury! It was the closest planet to the sun and super hot. The students listened as Ms. Frizzle taught them about its rocky surface and tiny size.

What did Ms. Frizzle teach the class about Mercury?

  • A) It is a giant planet
  • B) It has a rocky surface
  • C) It is covered in water
  • D) It has a snowy surface
Mercury - closest planet to the sun, rocky surface, small

Next up was Venus! It was the brightest planet in the sky and had thick clouds. The students listened carefully as Ms. Frizzle explained how hot and dangerous it was.

What did Ms. Frizzle say about Venus?

  • A) It is very cold
  • B) It is hot and dangerous
  • C) It has pink clouds
  • D) It is a small planet
Venus - bright, thick clouds, hot and dangerous

Now it was time for Earth, our home planet! The students already knew a lot about Earth, but they listened attentively as Ms. Frizzle shared interesting facts about its oceans, mountains, and forests.

What did Ms. Frizzle talk about regarding Earth?

  • A) Its deserts and canyons
  • B) Its vast deserts
  • C) Its frozen icebergs
  • D) Its oceans, mountains, and forests
Earth - our home planet, oceans, mountains, forests

Next, the Magic School Bus flew past Mars. The students marveled at its red color and listened as Ms. Frizzle explained that scientists think there might be water on Mars.

What made the students marvel at Mars?

  • A) Its yellow color
  • B) Its blue color
  • C) Its red color
  • D) Its green color
Mars - red, possible water

The bus zoomed past Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. The students listened as Ms. Frizzle shared that Jupiter had a big red spot and many moons.

What did Ms. Frizzle teach the class about Jupiter?

  • A) It is the largest planet
  • B) It has a big blue spot
  • C) It is the smallest planet
  • D) It has no moons
Jupiter - largest planet, big red spot, many moons

Saturn was next, with its beautiful rings. The students marveled at the sight while Ms. Frizzle explained that the rings were made of ice and rocks.

What did the students marvel at on Saturn?

  • A) Its colorful clouds
  • B) Its giant storms
  • C) Its rocky surface
  • D) Its beautiful rings
Saturn - beautiful rings made of ice and rocks

Finally, the Magic School Bus reached Neptune, the farthest planet. The students were amazed by its beautiful blue color and listened as Ms. Frizzle told them about its icy atmosphere.

What amazed the students about Neptune?

  • A) Its red color
  • B) Its green color
  • C) Its beautiful blue color
  • D) Its yellow color
Neptune - farthest planet, beautiful blue color, icy atmosphere

Reflection Questions

  • What did the students learn on their field trip?
  • Why is it important to listen to the teacher?
  • How did the Magic School Bus turn into a spacesuit?

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