Google.com is your friend today - some of these websites may be helpful as well, good luck!
REMEMBER - Stay on task and don't waste time!
Use the links below to help you research the planets and objects of our solar system.
Space Facts - information on the planets and objects in the solar system
NASA Solar System Exploration - Information on the solar system, planet links are on the left
National Geographic Solar System - Information on objects in the solar system
Nine Planets - Detailed information on each planet, moon, and object in the solar system (some extra credit info too)
Windows to Our Universe - Information in English and Espanol
NASA Life on other planets - Details on the requirements and possibilities of life elsewhere
Space.com - The 6 most likely places for alien life (slideshow style links Intro 6 5 4 3 2 1 above the image)
You may use other resources, though everything you could need and more is already here, however, games and off task activities will result in confiscation of your iPad!
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REMEMBER - Stay on task and don't waste time!
Use the links below to help you research the planets and objects of our solar system.
Space Facts - information on the planets and objects in the solar system
NASA Solar System Exploration - Information on the solar system, planet links are on the left
National Geographic Solar System - Information on objects in the solar system
Nine Planets - Detailed information on each planet, moon, and object in the solar system (some extra credit info too)
Windows to Our Universe - Information in English and Espanol
NASA Life on other planets - Details on the requirements and possibilities of life elsewhere
Space.com - The 6 most likely places for alien life (slideshow style links Intro 6 5 4 3 2 1 above the image)
You may use other resources, though everything you could need and more is already here, however, games and off task activities will result in confiscation of your iPad!
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EXTRA CREDIT (pick only one - regular work must be complete first!)
Option 1 (up to 15 points) -
Research and write the following:
The origin of the names of each planet other than Earth and a summary of one myth involving the namesake character.
Option 2 (5 points) -
Show your work mathematically:
Make a list of the diameters of all planets except Earth. Add them together and subtract the total from the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Summarize the meaning of your results in 2-3 sentences.
Option 3 (up to 15 points) -
Make a small poster or travel brochure (8.5x11" or larger, your choice) of your favorite planet or object from the solar system. Include statistics we researched, Mass, Length of day and year, plus 2 or more unique things about it. Include images (hand drawn, printed, colored, etc).
Option 1 (up to 15 points) -
Research and write the following:
The origin of the names of each planet other than Earth and a summary of one myth involving the namesake character.
Option 2 (5 points) -
Show your work mathematically:
Make a list of the diameters of all planets except Earth. Add them together and subtract the total from the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Summarize the meaning of your results in 2-3 sentences.
Option 3 (up to 15 points) -
Make a small poster or travel brochure (8.5x11" or larger, your choice) of your favorite planet or object from the solar system. Include statistics we researched, Mass, Length of day and year, plus 2 or more unique things about it. Include images (hand drawn, printed, colored, etc).
