Introduction
You have been selected to join the Jr. Astronomers at NASA. In order to go to the next level at the camp, you must complete these 4 activities. Good luck!
Task
Activity One: Art
Create a mobile of the solar system.
Activity Two: Social Studies
Find astronomical terms in real life.
Activity Three: Reading
Read and summarize.
Activity Four: Science/Math
Draw a diagram.
Process
Activity One: Art
http://m.wikihow.com/Make-a-Solar-System-Mobile
Create a mobile of the Solar System.
Activity Two: Social Studies
http://www.astrosociety.org/edu/publications/tnl/08/stars2.html
In this classic activity by Dennis Schatz, groups of students are asked to come up with a list of astronomical terms that are used in business and commerce, such as Saturn cars, and Mars candy bars. You must scroll down past the main article to get to the activity. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5.
Activity Three: Reading
Read 'Thre Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System' Write a summary about the characters trip to the solar system.
Activity Four: Science
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ice-dwarf/en/.
Use the following link to find out about Pluto. Answer the questions about the page and draw any one diagram
Evaluation
Activity One: Art
Points: 15
Based on: completion and correction
Activity Two: Social Studies
Points: 5
Based on: completion
Activity Three: Reading
Points: 10
Based on: completion and correct spelling and grammar. 2 paragraphs!
Activity Four: Science
Points: 10
Based on: completion and correct labeling.
Conclusion
GOOD JOB! YOU ARE NOW APART OF THE JR. ASTRONOMERS!
Teacher Page
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This webquest could help a young elementary student understand his/her solar system. Thank you! ENJOY!