1. Planet Invasion

2. EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT
Kennesaw, GA Oct (AP)
PLANET EARTH HAS BEEN INVADED by alien life forms of another galaxy. It is your mission to create a new planet on which all of mankind may live.

3. Your mission if you choose to accept it……..
In groups of 4, you will be responsible for creating a new planet to support human life. Explore each of the existing planets. Choose 1 characteristic from each planet and include it in the creation of your new planet. You will present you proposed planet to the Directors of the Galaxy Development Commission. Which ever planet is deemed most suitable for human life will be the chosen planet. The creators will govern the new planet.

4. Choose wisely… Good Luck! The fate of all human kind is in your hands.
(This message will self destruct in 30 seconds)

5. Mercury What is the size of the planet?
What is the length of days and years?
Find 3 interesting facts about Mercury.
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

6. Venus Why is Venus so hot? What is unusual about Venus’ orbit?
Why is Venus called Earth’s “Sister Planet?”
How often does Venus rotate?
Do you think Venus would make a good place for humans to live? Why or why not?
Venus Websites:
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

7. Mars Why is Mars called “The Red Planet?”
What are the two moons of Mars called?
What is the biggest volcano on Mars called?
How is Mars similar to Earth and how is it different?
Do you think Mars would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?
Mars websites:
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

8. Jupiter What is the size of the planet?
What is the length of days and years?
Find 3 interesting facts about Jupiter.
Find at least 1 similarity and one 1 difference between Jupiter and Earth.
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

9. Saturn Will Saturn sink or float?
How many moons does Saturn have and what are their shapes?
What are Saturn’s two nicknames?
Of what is Saturn’s atmosphere made?
How is Saturn similar to Earth? How is it different?
Do you think Saturn would be a good planet to live on? Why or Why not?
Saturn Websites:
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

10. Uranus What is Uranus’s atmosphere made of?
How many moons does Uranus have?
When was Uranus discovered?
Is Uranus a good place for humans to live on? Why or why not?

11. Neptune Why is Neptune Blue? Of what is Neptune’s atmosphere composed?
What is the temperature on Neptune?
How much would you weigh on Neptune?
How is Neptune different from Earth?
Do you think Neptune would be a good place for humans to live why or why not?
Neptune Websites:
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

12. Pluto
Why is Pluto called the Dwarf Planet?
Pluto’s core and surface consist mostly of what materials?
How long does one day on Pluto last in relation to one day on Earth?
Why has no one explored Pluto?
How is Pluto different from Earth?
Could human life survive on Pluto? Why or why not?
Pluto Websites:
Do you think this would be a good planet for humans to live on? Why or why not?

13. Web Quest Evaluation Evaluation Area Questions to Ask Yourself
Earned Points
Points Possible
Participation
Did you follow all directions? 5pts
Did you use a variety of websites? 5pts
Did you do the work by yourself? 5pts
Did you make a valid attempt to learn about the planets? 5 pts 20
Missions
Was your mission completed?
Mission completed (you created a new planet)= 40 points
Mission mostly complete (you answered most of the questions correctly and created a new planet)= 20 points
Mission incomplete (you answered the questions but didn’t create a new planet)= 10 points 40
Questions
Did answer the questions?
All answered correctly= 10 points
More than half answered correctly= 7 points
One question correct= 5 points
Did you defend with facts why you created the planet you did? 10 points
Is spelling and grammar correct? points
Is your writing creative? 10 points

14. Teacher Page
Standards
Earth Science
S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon.
d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.
S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets.
a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns.
b. Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky.
c. Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times.
d. Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.
Life Science
S4L1. Students will describe the roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem.
c. Predict how changes in the environment would affect a community (ecosystem) of organisms.

15. Teacher Page
ELA4R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a
warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational
texts.
For informational texts, the student reads and comprehends in order to
develop understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that:
a. Locates facts that answer the reader’s questions.
b. Identifies and uses knowledge of common textual features (e.g., paragraphs,
topic sentences, concluding sentences, glossary).
c. Identifies and uses knowledge of common graphic features (e.g., charts, maps,
diagrams, illustrations).
d. Identifies and uses knowledge of common organizational structures (e.g.,
chronological order, cause and effect).
e. Distinguishes cause from effect in context.
f. Summarizes main ideas and supporting details.
g. Makes perceptive and well-developed connections.
ELA4C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.
ELA4LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions.
k. Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed.