Introduction
The Solar System is the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the masses that orbit it, most prominently its eight planets, of which Earth is one. The system formed about 4.6 billion years ago when a dense region of a molecular cloud collapsed, creating the Sun and a protoplanetary disc from which the orbiting bodies assembled. Inside the Sun's core hydrogen is fused into helium for billions of years, releasing energy which is over even longer periods of time emitted through the Sun's outer layer, the photosphere. This creates the heliosphere and a decreasing temperature gradient across the Solar System.
Task
Your activity is to research a planet and make a PowerPoint presentation and present it.
Process
Step 1.
Choose a planet in our solar system for example (You can choose from Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune.)
Step 2.
Conduct your own research.
Use the websites provided below to find detailed information about your planet.
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NASA’s Solar System Exploration page: NASA Solar System Exploration
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National Geographic Kids – Planets: National Geographic Kids
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Space.com: Space.com Solar System Guide
Step 3.
Create your powerpoint presentation reports. Be sure it includes Planet information and its picture.
Step 4.
Present your task in front of the class with question and answering portion after you discuss.
Evaluation
Your project will be graded on the following criteria:
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy | All information is accurate and complete | Most information is accurate | Some inaccuracies or missing details | Information is mostly inaccurate |
| Creativity | Highly creative, engaging, and unique | Creative and engaging | Some creativity, but lacks engagement | No creativity, very basic |
| Presentation | Clear, confident, well-organized | Clear and organized | Somewhat unclear or disorganized | Unclear, unorganized |
| Use of Resources | Excellent use of online resources | Good use of resources | Fair use of resources | Poor use of resources |
Conclusion
Congratulations, you’ve completed your task presentation. You've learned a lot about your planet and help the class to gain additional knowledge about our solar system. Good Job