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Name _______________________________ Date _____________ Per. ______ # _____
Solar System Project
Our solar system consists of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets that orbit
the sun. Of those celestial bodies, only the Earth is known to sustain life. What features
does the Earth have that make it suitable for you and me? Is it possible for us to live on
other planets or celestial bodies?
The Research
You will each be assigned a planet, dwarf planet, or moon.
1. To start save this document to your computer.
2. Then log into your Google Drive and upload it.
3. Then right lick and select open with and choose Google doc.
4. Then rename it and share it with me and your partners. My google email address is
[email protected]
5. When sharing projects, rename them by your class color and then by your names.
Example:
Blue Mary B, Joe R, Bob S
6. Once you have done this, remove older versions so you don’t accidentally do your work
on the wrong document.
7. Divide the work among your partners.
8. Research your planet. Focus your research on the features that make it suitable or not
suitable for life.
9. The table provided will help guide your research. Learn all you can about it. Record all
of your data in the table in this packet. Be sure to cite your source. You should be using
bullet points. I will be monitoring your work through Google Drive.
Sources:You must have at least 3 different sources and site them. No more than 6 sources
should be used. Google is not a source. Wikipedia or other sites open to the public cannot
be used. Cut and paste the URL in the box. Then write the source number next to each fact on
the fact sheet
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
1
#6
Facts (Some of the data may not be available for some planets or moons. Get approval to leave it
blank. )
Clear bullet points
Do not copy and paste
Source
#
Meaning of the
name.
History
Who found it?
When it was found?
What is its position
in the Solar System?
Give planet order
and distance from
the sun in km.
Give its size
(diameter)
in km.
2
Mass (kg)
Give the gravity at
the surface (m/s2).
What is the shape of
its orbit?
Give the length of its
year and day.
 rotational
period- Earth
hours
 orbital periodEarth days
Atmosphere
What gases
surround the
planet?
Give the mean
temperature in
Celsius.
Internal
composition
What is the planet
made of?
Does it have tectonic
activity?
Earthquakes?
Volcanos?
Moons
How many and what
are the names of the
major moons?
3
Rings
How many?
What are they made
of?
Unusual features
Tell me everything
about your planet
that makes it
interesting.
Examples:
retrograde motion,
magnetosphere,
unusual tilt or
rotation. Etc...
Does it contain the
elements necessary
for living things?
(Carbon, hydrogen,
oxygen, nitrogen,
phosphorus, and
sulphur)
Recommended websites:
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/science/space-sci/solar-system/
http://nineplanets.org/
http://www.fofweb.com/Science/default.asp
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The Video
Your job is to use knowledge of your planet, moon, etc… to teach the class about your
planet/moon and by making a video that will portray it in a creative way. In class you will learn
how to use Wevideo to edit your movie. If you need a camera, you can borrow one from the
school. Let me know.
You can choose from the list of projects below. I encourage you to challenge yourself however;
you should choose a project that you feel you will succeed at. Feel free to modify them to best
suit your needs or choose an original idea of your own.
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We will begin the research in school and you will complete it at home. You will have about 2
weeks to complete the project in class and at home. Please use your rubric to be sure that you
have completed all parts of the project and follow the schedule provided. I must approve all
projects.
Suggested Project Ideas
1. Create a song or rap about your planet, etc… and its place in the solar system. You will make
a video recording of your rap song. You may invite other students to participate in your video.
2. Write a short story about a journey in a space craft to your planet. Describe what you
encounter along the way and what you find when you get there. Create illustrations or act it out
in a video.
3. News broadcast- Describe what you have learned about your planet/moon in detail as a news
reporter on the scene of a breaking story.
4. Come up with your own creative way to showcase your planet.
requirements of the rubric and make sure you get your idea approved.
Be sure it meets the
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Name _______________________________ Date _____________ Per. ______ # _____
Student signature ______________________ Parent signature________________________
Planet or Moon ___________________________________________________
Mission Planetary Outpost Schedule
Rubric signed and returned on time __________________
Fact sheet completed and shared on Google Drive by March 31
Project is due on April 14th
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Category
Information
2
1 out of four of
the criteria is
followed.
3
5
Points
Earned
6
All information is
entered on time on the
Two out of four of Three out of four of
class data table. All
the criteria are
the criteria are
information is accurate
followed.
followed.
and cited from a
reliable source.
Evaluator has
Student presents
Student presents
difficulty
information in information in logical,
following
logical sequence interesting sequence
presentation
which evaluator can which evaluator can
because student
follow.
follow.
jumps around.
Evaluator cannot
follow
presentation
Organization
because there is
no sequence of
information.
Student does not
Student demonstrates
have grasp of
Student
Student is only
full knowledge (more
information;
demonstrates
able to present
than required) with
student cannot
knowledge of
basic facts and
explanations and
Content Knowledge
answer questions
planet and is
does not have
elaboration and is
about subject.
prepared with notes
notes to refer to.
prepared with notes to
No notes are
to refer to.
refer to.
prepared.
Project shows
Project shows 1
creativity, hard work,
Project shows 2 Project shows 3 out
out of the 4
reflects research, and
out
of the 4 criteria of the 4 criteria
Use of model
criteria listed to
is interesting,
listed to the left.
listed to the left.
the left.
entertaining, or
attractive.
Student
mumbles,
Student uses a clear
incorrectly
Student incorrectly Student's voice is
voice with good
pronounces
pronounces terms.
clear. Student
volume and correct,
Delivery
terms, and
Hard to hear at
pronounces most
precise pronunciation
speaks too
times.
words correctly.
of terms.
quietly for all to
hear.
Student
Student usually
Student maintains eye
Student reads all occasionally uses
maintains eye
contact with audience,
information with eye contact, but
contact but
Eye Contact
seldom returning to
no eye contact.
reads most
frequently returns
notes.
information
to the report.
Presentation Presentation takes
Presentation takes
Presentation takes
takes less than 1
less than 2
approximately 3
Time Limit
less than 3 minutes.
minute.
minutes.
minutes.
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