This was a WebQuest, researching, organizing, and presenting with the resources provided over the internet, thus helping one develop skills in critical thinking, creativity, and presentation.
Introduction
It is time to take a tour of the Solar System! In this WebQuest, you will be acting as a virtual space traveler who learns about planets, moons, and other interplanetary objects. Your mission will be to gather facts on our neighbors in the solar system and then present a report before a panel of astronomers.
Task
Write a travel brochure or multimedia presentation about one of the planets in the Solar System. Some information you include in your brochure is size, whether there is an atmosphere, the number of moons, and some other interesting facts about it. Present your case for why this planet should be the next destination for humans.
Process
Task Step 1: Select a planet in the Solar System.
Step 2: Utilize the following websites to help you in your research:.When you click on any of the websites above, it will take you to a new page and immediately you find yourself on a page that looks like this :
Step 3: Sort your facts into the five main categories of Headings: Introduction, Facts About the Planet, Atmosphere and Surface, Moons, and Fun Facts.
Step 4: Craft and build your travel brochure/presentation with online design or software
Step 5: Present your brochure to your class. Be sure you have some fabulous reasons why they need to go visit this planet you have selected
Resources:
NASA Solar System Exploration: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov
National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system
Planets for Kids: https://www.planetsforkids.org
Your project will be graded on the following rubric:
Evaluation
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Criteria |
Excellent (4) |
Good (3) |
Satisfactory (2) |
Needs Improvement (1) |
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Content |
In-depth research with accurate facts |
Accurate facts, but lacking detail |
Some inaccuracies or missing details |
Limited research, significant inaccuracies |
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Presentation Design |
Creative, well-organized, and visually appealing |
Well-organized but lacking creativity |
Some organization, could be improved |
Disorganized and unappealing |
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Oral Presentation |
Clear, engaging, and confident delivery |
Clear but lacks engagement |
Unclear or lacking confidence |
Difficult to understand or lacks preparation |
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Use of Resources |
Effectively uses all provided resources |
Uses most resources effectively |
Uses only some resources |
Does not utilize resources effectively |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have just completed your space journey by creating a travel brochure about the planet you chose. Think back to your experience: What did you learn anew about your planet? If you had more time, what would you do to make your brochure even better? Would you ever like to return to this planet?
Credits
Makes use of all available resources, effective use of most resources, only utilizes a few, does not make appropriate usage of the resources