Download 4th Grade Solar System Project

4th Grade Solar System Project
Due Date: Thursday, 01-12-12
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 model of the solar system and
demonstrate what they have learned about our solar system.
Project Rubrics:
Points
Model
4
Model was turned in
on time and
complete.
Planets
Model included a
creative
representation of all
nine planets in the
correct order.
Sun
Model included a
creative
representation of the
sun in an accurate
relationship to the
planets.
Asteroid
Model included
belt, comets, asteroid belt, comets
and meteors. and meteors.
Solar System Model included facts
Facts
about the solar
system.
Presentation Model and facts
were complete and
accurate.
3
Model was turned
in on time.
2
Model was turned
in late.
1
Model was turned in
late and incomplete.
Model included all
nine planets.
Model did not
include all nine
planets in order.
Model did not include
all nine planets and
was inaccurate.
Model included
the sun in
accurate
relationship to the
planets.
Model included a
Model did not include
sun but did not
the sun.
represent accurate
position in relation
to the planets.
Model included
two out of three.
Model included
one out of three.
Model included
some facts about
the solar system.
Model and facts
were complete
and mostly
accurate.
Model included
few facts about
the solar system.
Model and facts
were not accurate.
Model did not include
asteroid belt, comets
or meteors.
Model did not include
facts about the solar
system.
Model and facts were
incomplete and
inaccurate.
The solar system model must be student created and constructed out of everyday materials. Families may help
students plan, brainstorm ideas and put together their model, 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 Class Web 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!!!