Out of This World!

Introduction

 This webquest is designed to add depth to understanding and provide a number of interactive assignments for students to complete in order to gain further comprehension regarding the organization of the SOLAR SYSTEM. This particular webquest will cover the following SOL for a fourth grade science class:

4.7) The student will investigate and understand the organization of the solar system. Key concepts include

  1. a)  the planets in the solar system;

  2. b)  the order of the planets in the solar system; and

  3. c)  the relative sizes of the planets. 

Throughout this webquest, the students will be given multiple opportunities to digitally collaborate as a class as they investigate and understand the organization of the solar system. 

Task

 Watch the following video entitled: Exploring Our Solar System in order to gain some background knowledge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw

 Review the order of the planets in our solar system: 

Pick one planet to research and explore.

Mecury

Venus

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

 

Prepare to leave earth: 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF!

 

Process

Step 1. Hop in your rocket ship and head towards the planet you picked

Step 2. Design and draw an astronaunt suit that is best suited for survival on your planet (bring this into our next class meeting)

Step 3. Each member of your team must record their findings and facts gathered about their planet on the class google doc!

*Open up the google doc* 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wLL2262kg-aMfoov_DfAq1Z4nVCiVmMU5er…

Include the following in your entry:

  • How big it is
  • How hot or cold it is
  • What it is made of
  • How it got its name
  • How many moons it has
  • How far away from the sun it is
  • Any other interesting facts

*Write these facts and findings in the form of diary entry-

"My Discoveries on Planet _________" or "My Day on Planet _________"

Post this entry on the class google doc for your fellow astronaunts to read and learn from!

Evaluation

     

Conclusion

You have successfuly travelled to outer space and back!

You became an expert of knowledge regarding your planet and you educated your fellow team of astronaunts as well!

Earth to Miss Goforth's class: Glad to have you back!

Enjoy and sing along with this fun rap song about our solar system: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw