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Out Of This World Web Quest Table of Contents Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Additional Resources Introduction A planet is an object that is in orbit around a star. There are nine planets in our solar system that orbit the Sun. We all know why Earth Is cool, but why are other planets cool too? The class will be broken into eight teams. Each team will be assigned a planet. The goal of each team is to advertise the features of their planets to the student body at your school at the end of the week, the students at your school will be surveyed to find out which they three planets they consider to be the coolest. Task Process To make the case for your planet, you must first research all aspects of your planet. After you have compiled your research, analyze the data to find the most compelling points of your planet. Make sure that the points you identify will be easy for students in your school to understand. Make at least two visuals to be hung in the school to help other students gain awareness of your planet’s unique qualities. To complete this task you will take the following steps: 1. Complete the Planet Data and Earth/Planet Comparison Worksheet. 2. Complete the source worksheet to document the exact resources used for this project. 3. Create two visuals highlighting the unique features of your planet. Keep in mind that you are trying to persuade the students of your school to think of your Planet as the best in the solar system. The visuals will be displayed throughout the school. 4. Complete a survey of the student body. This will be lead by your teacher. Resources Visit the following web page for updated helpful web sites to help you with this project. http://www.teachnology.com/webquests/space/ Evaluation Conclusion The Solar System Project Rubric will be used to evaluate you for this project. The student body will be surveyed to capture which groups were the most successful in getting their point across. Congratulations you have completed this work. You now have complete knowledge of your planet. Name _____________________ Date ____________________ Planet Data Worksheet Complete all of the required information about your planet. 1. Who or what is your planet named after? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2. How far is your planet from the sun (distance in km)? __________________ 3. How big is your planet (diameter)? ____________________ 4. Compared to Earth, what is gravity like on your planet? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 5. How long does it take your planet to revolve around the Sun (in Earth years)? ________________________________________________________________ 6. How long does it take your planet to rotate on its axis? ________________________________________________________________ 9. How many moons does your planet have and what are their names? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 10. What is your planet made of (composition)? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 11. What is the atmosphere like on your planet (gases in the atmosphere)? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 12. What is the weather like on your planet? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 13. What is the average temperature? Day: ______ Night: ______ 14. List some interesting facts about your planet. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name _____________________ Date ____________________ Earth / Planet Comparison Worksheet Describe the similarities and differences between your planet and Earth. Name of your planet: ____________________________ Earth Name _____________________ Your Planet Date ____________________ Name _____________________ Date ____________________ Solar System Project Source Worksheet Source 1 Author: Copyright Date: Title: Web Address (If needed): Source 2 Author: Copyright Date: Title: Web Address (If needed): Source 3 Author: Copyright Date: Title: Web Address (If needed): Source 4 Author: Copyright Date: Title: Web Address (If needed): Source 5 Author: Title: Web Address (If needed): Copyright Date: Student Body Survey Forms Place a X next to planet you consider to be the coolest in our Solar System: Place a X next to planet you consider to be the coolest in our Solar System: Mercury __________ Mercury __________ Venus __________ Venus __________ Mars __________ Mars __________ Jupiter __________ Jupiter __________ Saturn __________ Saturn __________ Uranus __________ Uranus __________ Neptune __________ Neptune __________ Pluto __________ Pluto __________ Place a X next to planet you consider to be the coolest in our Solar System: Place a X next to planet you consider to be the coolest in our Solar System: Mercury __________ Mercury __________ Venus __________ Venus __________ Mars __________ Mars __________ Jupiter __________ Jupiter __________ Saturn __________ Saturn __________ Uranus __________ Uranus __________ Neptune __________ Neptune __________ Pluto __________ Pluto __________ Name _____________________ Date ____________________ Solar System Project Rubric Criteria 1 2 3 4 Visual Layout Layout is confusing. Components are inconsistent and information is missing. Layout is somewhat organized. Most of the components are not consistent. Partial information can be located. Layout is organized. Most components are consistent within the publication. Information can be located. Layout is well organized. There is consistency in its components that allows the reader to easily locate information. Mechanics and Spelling There are many mistakes in mechanics and/or spelling. There are several mistakes in mechanics and/or spelling. There are minor mistakes in mechanics and/or spelling that do not detract from the presentation. There are no mistakes in mechanics and/or spelling. The visuals are presented with a choppy voice, and an attempt is made to connect with viewer. The visuals are presented with a persuasive framework yet fails to completely sell the viewer on their merit. The visuals are presented in an expressive and highly persuasive manner. Misinterprets major details of the project. Misinterprets minor details of the project. Demonstrates complete understanding of the project. Presentation The visuals are presented as difficult for the audience to hear, and little or no eye contact is made. Project Content Shows total lack of understanding. Score Total: Teacher Comments: