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Warm-up: Monday, February 6, 2017
Explain the
science behind
this comic.
Why would the Earth be taken out
when the Sun goes out? Think
about the life cycle of stars. What
phase of the Sun’s life cycle would
most likely ‘take out’ the Earth?
What does it mean by ‘take out’ the
Earth?
Comparing the Planets
In your ISN, make one page titled each
of the eight planets. So, use 8 pages!
On each page, include the structure,
composition, size, density, orbit, surface
features, tectonic activity, temperature,
and suitability for life for each planet.
Comparing the Planets
MARS
Structure:
Composition:
Size:
Density:
Orbit:
Surface features:
Tectonic activity:
Temperature:
Suitability for life:
Comparing the Planets
You and a partner gather the information
from the internet.
You should do 4 planets and your
partner should do 4!
Comparing the Planets
Structure such include the interior of
each planet and its structure. Include
different layers if it has them. Structure
can be divided chemically or
mechanically.
Comparing the Planets
Composition such include the elements
that each planet is made of and how
those elements come together to form
the majority of the planet.
Comparing the Planets
Size and density are pretty straight
forward. Include the diameter of each
planet in kilometers and the weight of
each planet in kilograms. Densities
listed should be the average density for
the planet in kg/m3.
Comparing the Planets
Orbit should include how long it takes to
orbit the Sun and the possible shape of
the orbit. Include any other information
you can find about each planet's orbit.
Comparing the Planets
Surface features can include ridges,
volcanoes, mountain ranges, faulting,
and craters. Include anything that the
planet has on its surface.
Comparing the Planets
Tectonic activity means does the
planet’s layers move or have they ever
moved. How do scientists know if they
show signs of tectonic activity?
Comparing the Planets
Temperature and suitability of life are
also pretty straight forward. For
temperature, write down the average
temp on the surface and possibly inside
the planet.
Suitability for life is a yes or no question
but be able to explain why or why not.