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). 

Solar System Exploration – Our Solar System

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 Guidelines, collect the required 

information about your probe and then write your report. Have fun learning about a 

space probe.

Planetary Missions, Data, and Information

NASA Science Missions