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Amazing Planets Pathfinder

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Researching our Solar System 

Solar System Exploration 

 

NASA's resource for exploring the planets in our solar system.   

 

 

The Sun and the Planets 

A research website created by the BBC.  Learn details and facts about the planets in our solar system. 

 

Our Solar System

A National Geographic resource that is interactive.  Select "inner solar system" to learn more about the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.  Select "outer solar system" to learn more about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

 

 

Astronomy for Kids

 

 

Powerful and fun resource for kids, exploring astronomy and other space related
topics. Play games, learn through interactive applications, and much more.

 

 

Fact Monster 

Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects.

 

 

 

*Use EASYBIB to cite your sources!

 Here are some Instructions for using EASYBIB.

 

 

Research Scenario

Wouldn't it be great to take a trip to the Great Red Spot on Jupiter or visit the rings of Saturn? That day might not be so far away . . . commercial space tourism is now a real possibility, not just something out of a science fiction story. 

 

Consider this: The company Virgin Galactic is already selling tickets to tourists for flights to space from Spaceport America in New Mexico! 

 

Suppose you were to book a flight on Virgin Galactic's space tour . . . what would you expect to see and experience on other planets?For a long time, people assumed that our planet Earth is unique (completely unlike any of the other planets) in the solar system.
In this investigation, you and your classmates will research a planet in order to create an informational travel video script to convince others why they should visit this planet.

 

Task and Product:

Each group may have up to 4 members. Your group will be required to submit a written script, complete with stage directions to complete your project. The script must be a suitable length to show mastery of all of the required information. You may video your commercial for extra credit and submit it to me, but this is not required.

 

This project is due on 

 

 

Grading Rubric 

 

The following information must be included in the script of your video:

 

Written Script 

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30/100 pts 

 

 

The list of items that visitors should bring should give some clues about the conditions on the planet.

For example, visitors to Mercury may want to bring some heavy duty sunglasses and sunscreen because the sunrays are extra strong on this planet’s surface.

The special features should include rings, moons, volcanoes or other features that make the planet unique.

Stage directions 

 

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10/100 pts

Works Cited 

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10/100 pts

Distance from the sun (km) 

 

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1/100 pts

Surface Temperature (c) 

 

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1/100  pts              

Special Features (at least 3) 

 

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20/100 pts

Items Visitors should pack

 

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20/100 pts

Creativity/ Use of Props

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8/100 pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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