Introduction
Hi youngsters! Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the skies? Have you ever seriously thought about our universe, or if the milky way is really, milky? Well,if you have , this webquest is perfect for you. Here you will learn about our solar system and all the things that are a part of it. Come on in, check it out and join the solar exploration fun.
Task
After completing this solar exploration you will be able to:
- describe the composition of the solar system.
- identify our world as one of the planets that revolve around the sun.
- respond to information on the solar system in a variety of ways.
- construct a model of the solar system.
Process
Hi boys and girls. Are you excited to go on this adventure to learn about our solar system? If you are the come aboard, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Complete the following tasks as you explore the solar system.
Task 1: Get me excited
Watch the following video that will help to get you all pumped up about this journey.
Task 2: The Inner Planets
Did you know that the planets in the solar system are divided into two groups? click this link to learn more about the inner planets. info
Task 3: The Outer Planets
Now that you have learnt about the inner planets, continue now to the second group of planets. info
Have some fun while testing your knowledge on what you have learnt so far. game
Task 4: What else is out there?
You are probably wondering what else is in space apart from the planets. To find out click here . Do enjoy
Task 5: Tie it all in
We are almost at the end of our tour. we are going to refresh our memory of all that we have learnt by watching this video.
When you have watched the video, complete at least 3 of the quizzes from this link. quiz
Now that you have explored the solar system, let's see how best you can design your own model of the solar system. You will also be required to make an oral presentation about your model and what you have learnt. Remember to be as creative and original as possible. Have fun!!!
The video below may give you some insights on how you can make you model.
Evaluation
Hi boys and girls .Please refer to your rubric to ensure you cover all areas so that you can score well.
| Criteria | 1- 2 Poor | 3- 4 Good | 5 Excellent | Total |
| Clearly labled planets | no labels present, very difficult to read | labels are present, but hand writing is difficult to read. | labels are clearly present and are easily read. | /5 |
| Creativity | Very little or no creativity, very little colour used. | some thought was put into project. some colour was used. Planets are close to their correct colour. | Well thought out project. Design of solar system model was imaginative. All planets have their correct colours. | /5 |
| Planets in order from the sun | Planets are not in correct order, many are out of place | one or two planets are out of place | All planets are in the correct order | /5 |
| Presentation | Unable to discuss any detail about model. Unable to recall any facts about the solar system | Was able to discuss the project. Only few facts about the solar system can be recalled. | Able to discuss model in detail. Recalls most facts about the solar system |
/5 /20 |
Conclusion
GUESS WHAT!?
You are finally at the end of your solar exploration and you must be so excited to share what you have learnt. You are now aware of the elements that make up the solar system. You should also be able to list the planets in order from the sun.
Have fun sharing this new information with your friends and families. You may also invite others to take the tour with you again.
