Introduction
Our solar system consists of our star, the Sun, and everything bound to it by gravity — the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, dwarf planets such as Pluto, dozens of moons and millions of asteroids, comets and meteoroids. Beyond our own solar system, we have discovered thousands of planetary systems orbiting other stars in the Milky Way.
Task
In this exploration, you will watch a video about our solar system (https://youtu.be/libKVRa01L8 ) and then explore the solar system using a virtual stimulator and writing a 1000 worded essay on any space body that is part of our solar system.
Process
1. Watch this video
2. Explore our solar system : https://www.solarsystemscope.com/
3. Type your essay y in Google Docs. It needs to be double spaced, with size 14 font. Organize your information with headings for each category of information. Please put your information into your own words using the facts you learned. Insert a visual create a visual by drawing.
4. Present your learnings to your class.
Evaluation
| Title | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| Facts | All facts included | All facts are stated but are difficult to read or find | Planet facts are stated incorrectly or are almost not legible |
| Language and vocabulary | Has used exact and all scientific terms | Has included some scientific terms | Has included incorrect scientific terms |
| Effort | At least three sources used and listed | At least one source used and listed | No sources used or listed. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have finished your Solar system WebQuest. You have learnt about our solar system and various planets and other bodies in it.
Make sure to turn in your assignment on time. Thank you.