1. Jenna Boggs 5th Grade Science
The Solar System
Jenna Boggs
5th Grade
Science

2. The TASK:
The students will take an adventure to a planet in our Solar System. They will then talk about their “adventures” to the class
The students will use the strategy, Jigsaw. Each group will be assigned a planet and must do research to teach their classmates all about that planet!
The students will work in groups of three to research their planet

3. The ROLES:
Member 1: The ASTRONAUT- You will determine how you would get to the planet. What do you need?
Member 2: The RESEARCHER- What is the planet like? Is there life on it? What is the temperature?
Member 3: The TEACHER- Create a quick facts sheet about your planet!

4. The GROUPS: Mercury The ASTRONAUT:
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The RESEARCHER:
The TEACHER:

5. The GROUPS: Venus The ASTRONAUT:
The RESEARCHER:
The TEACHER:

6. The GROUPS: Mars The ASTRONAUT:
The RESEARCHER:
The TEACHER:

7. The GROUPS: Jupiter The ASTRONAUT:
The RESEARCHER:
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8. The GROUPS: Saturn The ASTRONAUT:
The RESEARCHER:
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9. The GROUPS: Uranus The ASTRONAUT:
The RESEARCHER:
The TEACHER:

10. The GROUPS: Neptune The ASTRONAUT:
The RESEARCHER:
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11. RUBRIC CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Content Preparedness Collaboration with Peers
Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Collaboration with Peers
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.
Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause \"waves\" in the group.
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
Stays on Topic
Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.
Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.
Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.
It was hard to tell what the topic was.

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