Planets Presentation Be Ready to Present in class in “Solar System Order” on Tuesday, Feb 26!! Delete this slide before turning in

You and Your Partner’s Names Period Name of Planet Provide a caption for each image. Ex: This is a compilation image showing the seasons on Saturn. The images were taken by the Hubble Space Telescope from Earth’s years 1996-2000. Picture of YOUR planet You and Your Partner’s Names Period

History Who discovered your planet? When? How? Where? Describe how the planet got its name. Place a photo (with a caption) of the planet symbol and if possible, the discoverer as well.

Solar System Order from the sun. Distance from the sun in AU and in km. Orbital period (how long is one trip around the sun?) Rotation (length of one day). Place an photo on this slide that shows where your planet is located in relative to other planets.

Planet Measurements Include all measurements from your data worksheet. Insert a photo (with a caption) of your planet.

Composition and Atmosphere Describe the core and surface composition of your planet. Describe the composition of the atmosphere if any. If your planet does not have an atmosphere, simply state your planet does not have one. Include a picture (with a caption) of the interior of your planet (a cross section is one idea)

Surface Conditions List surface temperatures – coldest, hottest, average. Describe the details about weather found on your planet. If you are doing Jupiter or Neptune, this is where you should show and tell about the large spot.

Moons How many moons does your planet have? List moon names. If your planet has no moons, add more pictures and captions instead.

Put the name of the most interesting moon here Tell us about this interesting moon. Provide several facts. Include a photo (with a caption). Again, if your planet does not have moons, add more photos and captions.

Rings Provide information about the rings surrounding your planet. Include a photo (with a caption) of the rings. If your planet does not have rings, add more photos and descriptive captions.

Exploration List satellite names and dates that have explored your planet. Include a photo (with a caption that describes the mission) of at least one of the satellites that has visited your planet. Add more slides if you need to.

References Make sure you include all your references in proper MLA format. Include picture sources!!

Grading The completed Research Worksheet is worth 50 points! This presentation is worth 150 points. 100 for content. Did you complete everything asked with a high level of effort? 15 for great images with excellent captions. 15 for style and neatness. Is your presentation colorful, easy to read, and neat? 20 for GOOD participation of each group member Total: 200 points! Delete this slide before turning in.

Did you finish early? Make your presentation “Over the Top” Add more facts Add more photos with descriptive captions Add animations Add an audio narration Add supportive graphics Delete this slide before turning in.

Saving Your Work Save the PowerPoint (ppt) in your student folder if you wish. Get it onto Mrs. Cool or Ms. Becker’s computer by emailing or using a flash-drive. You are responsible for making sure that all formatting etc. works on the presentation computer. Delete this slide before turning in.

Turning in Your Presentation When finished, alert your teacher to make sure she got your presentation. WARNING – No points are awarded if your presentation gets “accidentally” deleted, does not save, gets lost, is at home, etc. YOU are responsible for your files. Delete THIS slide before turning in.