DISCOVER OUR PLANETS DISCOVERING OUR PLANETS Introduction By Betty Wittman and Tracy Csakai

Introduction Did you know there is a whole other world around us? Did you know there is a whole other world around us? You are familiar with Earth but there are many other planets. You are familiar with Earth but there are many other planets. Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to find out where the other planets are. Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to find out where the other planets are. Task

Task Create a poster or a mobile Create a poster or a mobile Show all of the planets Show all of the planets Illustrate their distance from the sun Illustrate their distance from the sun Compare the different sizes Compare the different sizes Process

Process Decide if you are doing a poster or mobile. Decide if you are doing a poster or mobile. Gather the needed materials for the project. Gather the needed materials for the project. Use Internet Resources to find the needed information. Use Internet Resources to find the needed information. Record information and determine proper order and size of planets. Record information and determine proper order and size of planets. Make your poster or mobile, using the information that you gathered. Be creative, use a lot of color and creativity on your designs. Make your poster or mobile, using the information that you gathered. Be creative, use a lot of color and creativity on your designs. Resources

Resources Click on all links naming each planets Click on the planets facts links Record data Scan page for needed information. Evaluation

Evaluation You will be evaluated in the following four areas: Did you follow all directions as stated? 25 points Is your poster colorful and creative? 25 points Are your planets the appropriate size and color? 25 points Are the planets shown in the correct order from the sun? 25 points Conclusion

Conclusion You have researched and explored the solar system. You have shown what you have learned by making a poster or a mobile. Would you like to explore more: Click: Welcome To The Planets Welcome To The PlanetsWelcome To The PlanetsOr Click: The Planets The PlanetsThe Planets Back to Topic