Introduction
Hello student astronauts!
The universe is full of great things and amazing things to learn like the solar system!
Take a journey through space and be ready to learn and experience what it is like on other planets surrounding you!
Task
Astronauts!
Answer questions about our solar system and create a city on a planet of your choice! Make sure you chose wisely where and how you would want to live!
Process
Task 1: (Monday/Tuesday) Research facts about the solar system and about each planets description. Use the link below to help you begin your research:
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html
Task 2:(Tuesday) Take this quiz to see how well you know your facts!
http://www.iq.poquoson.org/4sci/solarsystem/4solarsystem02tlm1.htm
Once you are done with that, Go explore this site!
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/
Task 3: (Wednesday/ Thursday) Find a partner! Brainstorm through space! Come up with an idea. Draw/color/describe your city on the planet of your choice.
Task 4: (Friday) You and your partner will present to the class your city. After presentations we will decorate our bulletin board with all of your out of this world cities!
Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on the completion of the quiz and the presentation of your out of this world city.
Quiz: Students must find information and complete the quiz. 10 Points
City Creation: Students will pair up and complete a drawing of 20 Points
their new city and a description of what they have. It also needs
to have a description of the planets environment with it.
Total Score: 30 Points
Conclusion
You did an Awesome job Student Astronauts! You accomplished building a new city in space and learning new knowledge about the solar system. GREAT JOB!