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10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... BLAST OFF. You are now on your way to explore the wonders of our Solar System. Your mission is to expand your knowledge and return to share everything you have learnt with those left on Earth. You have 3 weeks to gather your information before your ship returns to Earth. ENJOY and GOOD LUCK!
Use your resources to:
explore and collect facts about each of the planets
of our Solar System
use the Data
Collection Sheet to help you find the right information
record the information in your space journal
create a board game that allows you to share your information in a creative,
enjoyable way
REMEMBER to hit the BACK button to help you return from the web sites you are visiting to this WEBQUEST.
Space
Kids
http://www.spacekids.com
Cosmic Quest
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/cosmicquest
NASA Kids
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov
The Nine Planets
http://www.nineplanets.org/nineplanets.html
Weights, distances
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight
Sprocket Works
http://www.sprocketworks.com
Amazing Space
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu
Step 1: You are to form a group comprising 4 or 5 members.
Step 2:
You are to work as a group to collect information on the planets from the
internet,
non-fiction books, video and encyclopedias.
Step 3: Insure that team members rotate so that everyone has the opportunity to use all resources.
Step 4: Record information in your space journals.
Step 5:
Design a game that will expose players to a broad range of information
on the planets
in the Solar System.
Step 6:
Share your game with other teams.
Click on the link and PRINT out the evaluation rubric to include with your game.
Welcome home! You have had a great trip and gathered some wonderful information about the Solar System. It is now time to share your knowledge with those back here on Earth. Everyone is keen to follow in your footsteps and explore the world beyond. If time permits following are some more sites that you and your fellow travelers may wish to explore.
