Travel to Outer

Space

 

 

 

Introduction – Task – Process – Evaluation - Conclusion

 

 

 

 

Introduction

  • NASA has decided to visit a planet soon. Before deciding which planet to visit, NASA has agreed to listen to proposal from you recommending a planet of your choice.
  • Prepare yourself for an adventurous journey into outer space to gather first hand information to help with your report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Task

  • Your task is to persuade NASA to visit your planet of choice.
  • You will work in groups of four to research the planet you favor, then, develop a presentation to present to NASA.
  • Your aim is to convince NASA to visit the planet of your choice
  • Your presentation may take the form of a:

                 1. powerpoint  

                 2. poster   

                 3. flowchart or 

                 4. A travel brochure

 

  • Be sure to include graphics/ pictures in your work.

 

 

Process

A. Each team member must choose one of the following role:

                  - Mission Commander (M.C.)

                   -Geographical Specialist(G.E.)

                    -Photographer (P)

                   - Environmentalist (E)

Each member is responsible for finding answers to questions relating to his /her role. The letters in parenthesis at the end of each question show the role/ job related to it. T

 

B.  Review the questions that will guide your research

        

Use these questions to guide your research on your planet.

 

1. What is the name of your planet?

 

2. Which number is your planet from the Sun? (From 1 to 9) (M.C.)

 

3.  Does it have any moons? How many? What are there names? 

 

4. How long does it take for your planet to orbit the sun? (in earth years) (M.C.)

5. What does the interior (inside) of your planet look like? (G.S.)

 

6. What is the surface of your planet made of? (G.S.)

 

7. What is the temperature of your planet? Is it colder or hotter than earth? (E)

 

 8. What is the atmosphere made of? (E)

9. Are there any myths or legends associated with your planet? Share one.

 

10. Can you find pictures of your planet? (P)

 

11. Can you tell your planet apart from others? How? (P)

 

C. Click on the link to choose the planet of your choice.

 

D. Record the necessary information.

E. Create a presentation on the planet of your choice.

 

FE. Present your presentation to the team from NASA.

 

 

Resources

Planets:

http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/planets.html

 

Additional  sources

http://www.nineplanets.org/

 

http://sse.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm

 

http://www.kidsastronomy.com

 

Evaluation

 

Your grade will be based on the following:

§      cooperating with team members

§      effort to gather information

§      presentation

 

Please follow the link below to review the criteria on which your presentation will be graded:

 

Rubric: Research Project Rubric

 

Conclusion

·      Congratulation! You have completed the task.

·      Did you have fun?

·      Now you have become experts on your planet of choice.