Sunday, December 11, 2016

Solar System WebQuest

I will understand the relationship and attributes of objects in the solar system.

Objective 1:  
I can Describe and compare the components of the solar system.
a. I can identify the planets in the solar system by name and relative location from the sun. b. I can compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous). d. I can describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors. e. I can research and report on the use of man-made satellites orbiting Earth and various planets.

To complete the assignment, look at the following websites...

The Planets & Dwarf Planets
Our Solar System 
Astronomy.com For Kids - The Solar System
Windows on the Universe - Meteors
The Nine Eight Planets for Kids
Facts About Dwarf Planets

Your final assignment it to write a report about a space probe. Using the website below. 
Space Probe Information.

Introduction
What objects make up the Solar System? This is a question astronomers have studied 
for centuries. Today you work for NASA and will use information you gather from the 
Internet to identify and classify objects in the Solar System.

Task
Your first assignment is to complete the Classifying the Planets/Dwarf Planet Google Doc.
(Please see Google Doc on Google Classroom)


Finished Early, Find out about the different space probes.

Space probes have changed what we know about our Solar System.

Select a probe. Using your Planetary Probe Report Guidelinescollect the required 
information about your probe and then write your report. Have fun learning about a 
space probe.

NASA Science Missions

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