The Solar System

Introduction

You will use the internet to find information about the sun, the inner planets and the outer planets.

Task

Find images of the sun and the inner and outer planets.  

Create an interesting and informative PowerPoint presentation with the images and information you found.

Process

Create 4 blank slides in PowerPoint.

Use  images.google.com  to find the photos you need.  Right click on an image and hit "copy image" then go to your power point and click "paste."


Slide 1: Title Slide-- Add a title "The Solar System." Add one or more pictures of the solar system.  Add your name.

images.google.com


Slide 2: Add a title "The Sun." Add one or more pictures of the sun as seen from space.  Add 3 or more interesting facts about the sun.

http://www.universetoday.com/16338/the-sun/


Slide 3: Add a title "The Inner Planets." Add one or more images representing the 4 inner planets.  Add 3 or more interesting facts about the inner planets.

http://www.universetoday.com/33059/inner-planets/


Slide 4: Add a title "The Outer Planets." Add one or more images representing the 4 outer planets.  Add 3 or more interesing facts about the outer planets.

http://www.universetoday.com/33292/the-outer-planets/

Evaluation

Conclusion

If you finish before other students, you may add animations to your slideshow.

You will practice reading your presentation aloud a few times and then present to the class.

Credits
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