The Eight Planets of the Solar System, in Order of Their

question 21

Essay

The eight planets of the solar system, in order of their distance from the sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Pluto has recently been demoted to the status of dwarf planet.) Develop two different mnemonics for remembering this list, one using each of these two techniques:
a. The pegword method
b. A superimposed meaningful structure

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Definitions:

Dynamic Systems Theory

A framework describing motor skills as resulting from ongoing interactions among physical, cognitive, and socioemotional influences and environmental supports; previously mastered skills are combined to provide more complex and effective ways of exploring and controlling the environment.

Skill Milestones

Describes significant developmental achievements in a person's life, marking progress in areas such as motor skills, language acquisition, and cognitive development.

Cross Cultural Influences

The impact that differing cultural backgrounds and practices have on various aspects of human behavior, communication, and interaction.

Voluntary Reaching

A developmental milestone where infants intentionally extend their arm and hand towards an object to grasp it.