When Preschool Science Gets it Wrong: Planets

Ava very excitedly came home with a planets worksheet today. I love her enthusiasm for all things science. At night before bed I usually watch some Nova, she asks questions and I explain things. Not long ago, in fact, we watched one about the planets. I count it as a parenting win. At the risk of ruining the moment, I had to point out to her that Pluto isn't a planet. And Jupiter has rings. "Oh, ok," she said. But I don't think she really believed me. I mean, the worksheet's some pretty serious evidence.

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