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S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns,
and planets.
a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and
patterns.
b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and
number in the night sky.
c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in
different locations at different times.
d. Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.
S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will
explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the
moon.
a. Explain the day/night cycle of the earth using a model.
b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon.
c. Demonstrate the revolution of the earth around the sun and the earth’s tilt to explain the
seasonal changes.
d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.
EQ: How do I demonstrate my understanding of the relationships between stars, planets,
and our moon in the universe?
Solar System Research Project with Artifact
You have been assigned ___________________________________
Task: Your job is to teach the rest of the class about your assigned topic. Gather information
from internet, science textbook, EdHelpers, library books, and/or other appropriate sources. Then
create an artifact to teach the class about your topic. Give key information in your artifact. Your
visual artifact can be a model, poster, brochure, book, PowerPoint, game, and so on. Use your
creativity! You will have some time to work on in class but will also need to work on this project
at home. Parents are welcome to help but don’t overtake the project please. :o) This project will
be due Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
Answer the following questions:
1. Describe your topic.
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2. What GP standard am I working on?
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3. What connection does my topic have on the solar system?
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4. What is my weight on my topic? (Some of you will not be able to answer this)
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5. What is my age on my topic ?
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6. What is my topic’s distance from the Sun?
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7. What is the length of day/year on my topic?
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8. What the approximate age of my topic?
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9. Other interesting facts about my topic?
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Write all information in complete sentences. Sentences must be complete, capitalized
and punctuated corrected. Do not copy sentences. Write your OWN!!!!
** Show where your topic is located in the solar system.
Make a museum artifact of your assigned topic. For example, you could build a model
of your topic. You could also design a booklet, poster, brochure, game that includes all
of the required information or you can create a PowerPoint to share with the class.
Use books, magazines, and websites to help you find out all you can about the topic
that you have chosen. You may find a list of helpful links attached. (Provides
information for all of the solar system topics)
You will give a brief presentation to share some of the information you learn. Do not
read your report to the class. Just tell us about something interesting that you learned.
You will turn in this completed information packet along with your own written report
for an individual grade. You may type or write your report.
Student Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Parent Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________
Solar System Project is due: _________________________________
Check List:
Did I…..
1) ______ identify my topic?
2) ______ identify which GPS standard I am working on?
3) ______ identify my topics connection or purpose in the solar system?
4) ______ organize my information in a logical manner?
5) ______ give key information on my topic?
________ my weight on this planet
________ my age on this planet
________ distance from the Sun
________ length of a Day/Year on this planet
________ approximate age of this planet
________ explain how my topic got its name
________ give other interesting facts
6) ______ use creativity to create my artifact?
7) ______ use graphics (drawings, internet pictures, or other graphics) in artifact?
Remember to use your creativity! This project is supposed to be both fun and educational.
(Not stressful! Everybody loves the solar system! ) You may not be able to answer all of
the above questions with your topic, but the checklist is to get you thinking bigger and deeper
about your subject. Use your brain and knock my socks off!
Rubric for Making a Game
Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________________________
4
3
2
1
Knowledge
Gained
All students in group
could easily and
correctly state
several facts about
the topic used for
the game without
looking at the game.
All students in the
group could easily
and correctly state
1-2 facts about the
topic used for the
game without
looking at the game.
Most students in the
group could easily
and correctly state 12 facts about the
topic used for the
game without looking
at the game.
Several students in
the group could
NOT correctly state
facts about the topic
used for the game
without looking at
the game.
Accuracy of
Content
All information cards All but one of the
made for the game information cards
are correct.
made for the game
are correct.
All but two of the
information cards
made for the game
are correct.
Several information
cards made for the
game are not
accurate.
Attractiveness
Contrasting colors
and at least 3
original graphics
were used to give
the cards and game
board visual appeal.
Contrasting colors
and at least 1
original graphic were
used to give the
cards and game
board visual appeal.
Contrasting colors
and "borrowed"
graphics were used to
give the cards and
game board visual
appeal.
Little or no color or
fewer than 3
graphics were
included.
Rules
Rules were written
clearly enough that
all could easily
participate.
Rules were written,
but one part of the
game needed
slightly more
explanation.
Rules were written,
The rules were not
but people had some written.
difficulty figuring out
the game.
Creativity
The student put a lot
of thought into
making the game
interesting and fun
to play as shown by
creative questions,
game pieces and/or
game board.
The student put
some thought into
making the game
interesting and fun
to play by using
textures, fancy
writing, and/or
interesting
characters.
The student tried to
make the game
interesting and fun,
but some of the
things made it harder
to understand/enjoy
the game.
CATEGORY
Little thought was
put into making the
game interesting or
fun.
Rubric for Making a Brochure, Book, Report,
Poster or PowerPoint
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3
2
1
Writing Organization
Each section in the
brochure has a clear
beginning, middle,
and end.
Almost all sections
of the brochure have
a clear beginning,
middle and end.
Most sections of the
brochure have a
clear beginning,
middle and end.
Less than half of the
sections of the
brochure have a
clear beginning,
middle and end.
Writing Grammar
There are no
grammatical
mistakes in the
brochure.
There are no
grammatical
mistakes in the
brochure after
feedback from an
adult.
There are 1-2
grammatical
mistakes in the
brochure even after
feedback from an
adult.
There are several
grammatical
mistakes in the
brochure even after
feedback from an
adult.
The brochure has
attractive formatting
and well-organized
information.
The brochure has
well-organized
information.
The brochure's
formatting and
organization of
material are
confusing to the
reader.
CATEGORY
Attractiveness & The brochure has
exceptionally
Organization
attractive formatting
and well-organized
information.
Knowledge
Gained
All students in the
group can accurately
answer all questions
related to facts in the
brochure and to
technical processes
used to create the
brochure.
All students in the
group can accurately
answer most
questions related to
facts in the brochure
and to technical
processes used to
create the brochure.
Most students in the
group can accurately
answer most
questions related to
facts in the brochure
and to technical
processes used to
create the brochure.
Several students in
the group appear to
have little knowledge
about the facts or
technical processes
used in the
brochure.
Content Accuracy
All facts in the
brochure are
accurate.
99-90% of the facts
in the brochure are
accurate.
89-80% of the facts
in the brochure are
accurate.
Fewer than 80% of
the facts in the
brochure are
accurate.
Creativity
The student put a lot The student put
of thought into
some thought into
making the artifact
making the artifact.
interesting and
attractive.
The student tried to
make artifact
understandable or
enjoyable but
missed the mark.
Little thought was
put into making the
artifact interesting or
fun.
Quality of
Information
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. It includes
several supporting
details and/or
examples.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. It provides 1-2
supporting details
and/or examples.
Information clearly
Information has little
relates to the main
or nothing to do with
topic. No details
the main topic.
and/or examples are
given.
Internet Use
Successfully uses
suggested internet
links to find
information and
navigates within
these sites easily
without assistance.
Usually able to use
suggested internet
links to find
information and
navigates within
these sites easily
without assistance.
Occasionally able to
use suggested
internet links to find
information and
navigates within
these sites easily
without assistance.
Needs assistance or
supervision to use
suggested internet
links and/or to
navigate within these
sites.
Mechanics
No grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors.
Almost no
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors
A few grammatical
spelling, or
punctuation errors.
Many grammatical,
spelling, or
punctuation errors.
Helpful Websites for Solar System Research
Kids Astronomy
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
Manatee K12 Solar System Information
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/psgk3ex.htm
NASA for Kids
http://science.nasa.gov/kids/kids-solar-system/
The Nine Planets Website
http://kids.nineplanets.org/
National Geographic: Moon Quiz
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/quizyournoodle-the-moon/
Phases of the Moon
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/moon/phases.html
Phases of the Moon and Other Info
http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases.phtml
Our Moon's Information
http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/kids/moon_facts
Your weight on other Worlds
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html