PLANET PROJECT

Planet Project

Directions:Each group will be researching a different

planet. Using the rubric below, you are to create a presentation of your planet. The planets you can chose from are: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. You can present your planet in various ways which are listed below.

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Statistics:Distance from the Sun: in km or milesRotation: how long for it to spin onceRevolution: how long to go around the Sun

onceDiameter: how big is the planet (in km or

miles)Surface temperature range

○ Coldest to hottest temperatures

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Describe the atmosphere:What kinds of gases make up the

atmosphere?Any specific weather patterns? Hurricanes,

storms, etc.Is the atmosphere safe for Humans?

Describe the terrain:Mountains, valleys, canyons, oceans, etc.?Any well known land features?Can Humans land on the planet?

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Describe its MoonsHow many moons does your planet have?Names of the more well known moons?Anything special about any of the moons?

Exploration of the Planet:Have Humans been there? Robots?

Satellites?What are some famous discoveries?

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Cross Section of the Planet’s Interior:Example:

Label the layers

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Mythology about the Planet:How did it get its name?It’s symbol?What mythological stories help give the

planet its name? At least 5 additional interesting facts,

characteristics, or features about the planetAny “fun facts” about the planet the

emphasize its uniqueness.

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Graphics:At least 5 pictures of your planet or about

your planet.Cannot count the Cross-Section picture

Planet Project Presentation: As a group, you need to

decided today how you want to present your projectPoster – must provide your own poster boardPowerPointVideoSong – typed out lyrics, with picturesResearch Paper – typed out, with pictures 3D Model – must provide your own materialsSkit – typed script, with pictures

Each member MUST present.

Bring a USB Key to store your information

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Bring a USB Key to save your information

E-mail final presentation to Ms. Foltin:JJFoltin@interact.ccsd.net

Planet Project Group Project:

No group is bigger than 4 unless approved by me.

If you cannot choose, I will choose for you.When I say go, you will have 30 seconds to

choose who your group members will be Decide what Planet you will research:

Make a list of the top 3 planets you wish to research.

I will select at random who will choose first.If you cannot choose, I will choose for you.

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DUE DATE

Tuesday, May 7