The goal of this activity is to encourage students to creatively learn about the unique features of planets in the solar system by designing a travel brochure. This hands-on approach helps them develop their imagination and memorize the key features of the solar system for a long time.
Introduction
It is time to take a tour of the Solar System! In this WebQuest, you are going to make a travel brochure about the planet you select. Your mission will be to remind features on our neighbor planets in the solar system and then combine those information into one travel brochure.
Task
Make a travel brochure about one of the planets that you want to visit in the Solar System. You can include some information about size, temperature, gravity and other interesting things in your brochure. Present your brochure to travelers and explain why this planet should be their next travel destination!
Process
Step 1: Select a planet in the Solar System.
Step 2: Use the following websites to help you in your research: When you click on any of the websites, you can find information about the planet you selected.
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
Step 3: Organize and write the information of the planet you want to include your brochure.
Step 4: Create your travel brochure/presentation with online design or software
Step 5: Upload your brochure on padlet. Be sure you have some interesting reasons why people need to visit this planet you have selected
Padlet : Upload your brochure !! (padlet.com)
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent(4) | Good(3) | Satisfactory(2) | Needs Improvement(1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | In-depth reserach with accurate facts | Accurate facts, but lacking detail | Some inaccuracies or missing details | Limited research, significant inaccuracies |
| Brochure Design | Creative, well-organized, and visually appealing | Well-organized but lacking creativity | Some organization, could be improved | Disorganized and unappealing |
| Persuasiveness | Very persuasive, give logical reason why people should visit. | Persuasive, give reason why people should visit. | Somewhat persuasive, needs more details. | Not persuasive; doesn’t give reason why people should visit. |
| Use of Resources | Effectively uses all provided resources | Uses most resources effectively | Uses only some resources | Does not utilize resources effectively |
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 about your planet? If you had more time, what would you do to make your brochure even better? What was the most interesting feature of the planet as a travel destination?