Introduction
Hello, this is Stage 3! Don't you want to know how huge a planet the Earth you live on is? This is where you will compare the size and distance of the planets in the solar system. And you have to succeed in a special mission to move on to Stage 4. Are you curious about the mission? Then, let's start Stage 3!
Task
You will understand the relationship between the planets by comparing their sizes and distances. Then compare the sizes of specific objects, such as soccer balls, baseballs, and apples and tangerines. Figure out what solar system planets each object refers to. You should carry out a mission to locate each object, considering its size and distance.
Process
Step 1: Go to the website below and compare the locations, distances, and sizes of the planets in the solar system.
Eyes on the Solar System - Earth - NASA/JPL
Step 2: Name the objects presented using the names of the planets in the solar system. Then place each object in order, considering the size and distance of the planets..
Step 3: Access the Canva site and show the teacher how you arrange the objects with a description.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent | Good | Satisfactory | Need Improvement |
| Accuracy | All objects accurately represent the sizes and distances of the planets with no errors. The arrangement closely aligns with the reference data. | Most objects accurately represent the sizes and distances, with only minor errors that do not significantly affect the overall representation. | Some objects are correctly matched, but several inaccuracies in size or distance are present, indicating a partial understanding. | Few or no objects are correctly matched, showing little understanding of the size and distance relationships. |
| Justification | Students provide detailed, logical, and well-reasoned explanations for all their choices, demonstrating a strong grasp of the relationships between size and distance. | Explanations are mostly clear and logical, with minor gaps in reasoning or detail, showing a good understanding of the topic. | Students provide basic explanations, but they lack depth or clarity, and some choices are left unexplained or poorly justified. | Explanations are unclear, incomplete, or missing, with little to no effort to justify the object placements. |
| Participaton | Fully engaged in the activity from start to finish, demonstrating a strong focus and consistent effort throughout the task. | Engaged for most of the activity, showing steady effort with occasional moments of distraction. | Participates in the activity but with noticeable lapses in focus or effort, completing the task only partially or with less care. | Minimal engagement in the activity, with little effort or focus, and the task is incomplete or lacks attention to detail. |
Conclusion
That's great! As an expert in the solar system, you got to know more about the planets. How does it feel to know the size, distance, and location of the Earth in the solar system? I'm sure you're very surprised... The universe that we belong to is actually very wide. I hope comparing various objects helped you understand the relationship between the planets in the solar system!
Teacher Page
The purpose of this step is to understand the relationship between the planets by comparing the size and distance of the planets in the solar system. By arranging the positions of specific objects such as various balls and fruits, the teacher can check their understanding.