Solar System eVenture

Introduction

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Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! 

Something is wrong with the motherboard. Help us! We are lost. We are stuck on.... 

That was the last that we heard from Mission 1992.

I need your help locating the Mission 1992. They landed somewhere in outer space and we don't know if Mission 1992 landed on the moon or another planet. 

Calling ALL ASTRONAUTS to suit up and explore outer space. 

Task

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The mission:

Once you are suited up and ready to go I need everyone to get into their assigned groups for TAKEOFF!

We will be exploring the Solar System. You will break off into two groups. Groups A and B. Group A will explore the inner planets and Group B will explore the outer planets. 

Please take note of everything that you see so that Mission 1992 is located and returned. 

Once you have located Mission 1992 crew you are to ensure their health and safety and return to Earth. 

Once this eVenture is completed each of you will be using the information you gathered during the journey to complete the following assignments. 

1. Create a 3D replica of the solar system

2. Present to the class one fun fact about our Solar System or an element of space travel using a variety of different media.

SAFE TRAVELS Astronauts! 

Process

As you space commander I am relying on you to accomplish the mission. 

Here is the list of requirements to ensure success:

Take NOTES during your mission. You will need this information to rely back to your space commander. You must include whatever FACTS you find about outer space or element you've seen. You will need to include the planets color, size, and distinguishing features.

You will have to create a replica of the Solar System. Before I got promoted to Space Commander I had a similar mission. I had to report everything that I saw in outer space.

Here is a list of ideas: 

1. Create a Simple Solar System mobile craft made from recycled circular foams, yarn and foam balls in assorted sizes.

2. Create a Solar system craft using a clothes hanger.

3. Create a candy Solar system (each candy represents a planet).

4. Create a Solar System Cake.

5. Create a Solar System Snow Globe. 

 

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Evaluation

Evaluation:

 

Excellent

Good

Needs Improvement

Poor

Solar System Facts

All information was correct

including planet

names, color, size, and distinguishing features.

Almost all the

information was

correct.

Some

information was

missing.

No information was provided

Group Exploring

The group worked

Together to ensure Fun Facts and Information was provided.

Students had a few problems but worked together to help complete assignment.

The students had some problems with

Working together,

Making decisions,

and staying on task.

The students did

not work together.

 

Fun Facts

Information is understandable and true. Covers planets color, size, and distinguishing features.

The Information is good. Covers most if not all the required information.

The information is acceptable.

 

Not enough

information was

provided.

Presentation

Presents

information in a

creative way.

Speaks clearly, and

includes all a

comprehensive

array of

information.

Presents information well and is in a good format. Speaks reasonably clearly, includes a good selection of information

Presents information satisfactorily. Speaks with minor problems, uses a fair selection of information,

Presented information in a limited way. Had difficulty speaking/ did not know material.
Conclusion

Mission Accomplished!

Upon returning to Earth, each astronaut is to create a 3D replica of the solar system.

Use your notes to help create and present  the FUN facts they explored in outer space.

PRESENT YOUR SOLAR EVIDENCE! 

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Credits

https://hative.com/solar-system-project-ideas-for-kids/

https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-3D-Solar-System-Project-for-Kids/

http://thesolarsystemwebquest.yolasite.com/process.php

Teacher Page

Welcome 

My name is Ms .Hart.

I created this Solar System eVenture. This WebQuest was created for Students in the 2nd grade to learn about the solar system and fun facts about outer space.  In this teacher’s section Contact information and references are available.

Feel free to email me at @HarteVentures@gmail.com with your ideas, or comments about my eVenture. Let me know ways I can improve this eVenture WebQuest. 

I would love to hear some feedback on how the WebQuest went in your classrooms!

 

 

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