Introduction
WHAT DO ALREADY KNOW ABOUT OTHER PLANETS & SPACE
Each group will write 3 things they already know about space and planets and share them with the class.
INTITIAL RESEARCH
Students given online links and required to research;
Planet names
Planet orbit time compared to earth
Relative size of planets to earth and other planets
Famous Astronomers
Galileo
Copernicus
Khayyam
Task
QUIZ
Designed to test students understanding on planets and famous astronomers so far.
TASK 1
Each group allocated one planet
Give groups their interview questions
Groups to conduct further research based on knowledge needed to answer questions correctly.
Write script for newscast
Construct video recording of responses to questions with I-Movie
Edit recording with I-Movie
Present complete newscast to the entire class
TASK 2 – EXTENSION ACTIVITY
CONSTUCT A MODEL OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Once students finish newscast, begin constructing a model of our solar system working in the same groups.
Each group makes a planet. Groups allowed to pick there planet (first come, first served – encourages completion of Task 1)
Using the foam provided by the teacher, shape a semi circle version of your planet considering the scale and relative size to the sun and earth.
Paint planet with the right colour’s based on research.
Place on black background organized by the teacher.