Download 4th Grade Solar System Project

4th Grade Solar System Project
Due Date: Monday, 1-9-17
State Standards: Earth and Space Systems
Goal 4.1: Understand scientific theories of origin and subsequent changes in the
universe and earth systems.
4. S.4.1.1: Compare and contrast the basic components of our solar system (planets,
sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors).
Project Objectives:
The student will be able to produce a 3 dimensional model, diorama, or game of the
concepts learned about our solar system (CH 6.) and demonstrate what they have
learned about our solar system, constellations, or phases of the moon, and / or
planets.
Project Rubrics:
Points
Model
4
3
Model was turned in Model was turned
on time and
in on time.
complete.
Planets/moon Model included a
Model included all
phases
creative
eight planets/
representation of the phases of the
learned concept.
moon
Sun
Model included a
Model included
creative
the sun in
representation of the accurate
sun in an accurate
relationship to the
relationship to the
planets/moon.
planets/ moon.
* Asteroid
Model included
Model included
belt, comets, asteroid belt, comets two out of three.
and meteors. and meteors.
Concept
Model included
Model included
Facts
important facts
some facts about
about the concept’s
the concept’s
focus.
focus.
Oral
Model and facts
Model and facts
Presentation presented
presented mostly
completely and
accurate.
accurately.
*If part of the concept being modeled.
2
Model was turned
in late.
1
Model was turned in
late and/ or
incomplete.
Model did not include
all nine planets/
moon phases and/or
was inaccurate.
Model did not include
the sun.
Model did not
include all eight
planets/moon
phases in order.
Model included a
sun but did not
represent accurate
position in relation
to the
planets/moon.
Model included
Model did not include
one out of three.
asteroid belt, comets
or meteors.
Model included
Model did not include
few facts about
facts about the
the concept’s
concept’s focus.
focus.
Model and facts
Model and facts were
not presented
incomplete and
accurately.
inaccurate.
The solar system model, diorama, or game must be student created and constructed out of everyday materials.
Families may help students plan, brainstorm ideas and put together their project, but must not do it for them. Students
may not buy solar system kits and put them together for their project. The model must be small enough to sit on their
desk or be tacked to the wall/hung from the ceiling. Please encourage your student to use everyday items that you may
usually throw away or have around the house. This project is not meant to cost you money. It is meant to give students
the opportunity to construct a model of our solar system and demonstrate what they have learned in creative ways. It is
intentionally open so that students may use their imaginations with minimal restrictions. You may visit our Schoolnotes
Site for links to sites that are good sources for ideas, information, and inspiration and don’t forget good books!!! Please
feel free to contact me with any questions you may have and have fun!!!