Well, the book companies are going to make more money now. Just think of all the texts that have Pluto as the ninth planet in our solar system. All that has to be changed. Hmmmm....our science series isn't up for another text adoption for at least 2 more years.
It's fun to see what everyone else has used to remember the order of the planets. We always use:
My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas
Last year, my 2nd graders really loved learning about the solar system. It was amazing how they all remembered that Pluto was the 8th planet for a 20 year period every 200 something years. (crap, I'm old and can't even remember exactly what I taught 'em now!
) Little factoids like that, they can remember...but the stuff that we actually have to know for a test?
Ok...so, y'all keep me updated so I'll know what to teach the kiddies this year!