The Review Mrs. Frizzle takes her class on another exciting field trip. This time the class goes into outer space where they explore the solar system. As they travel through the solar system they learn something as they visit each planet. Writing Have the students write a fictional story of what would happen if they went on a magical field trip into the solar system.
Art Have the students make models of the solar system.
This website has an abundance of astronomical information and links. The Review Ms. Frizzle is the craziest teacher in the school because she actually makes her children live the units she is teaching to them. That's why a trip to the planetarium actually ends up to be a trip to outer space. The vehicle they use is her magic school bus, which turns into a rocket ship. On the way, the children learn a great deal about outer space.