Introduction
Calling all mini astronauts!
We need YOUR help! There's been a few new sittings of planets in our solar system, and we need your help in discovering what planet it is! Don't forget to buckle up, good luck on your journey!
Task
Mini astronauts... you will be working in groups over the next couple of weeks. Each group will be given a different planet, it's up to your group to identify what planet it is and some characteristics that specific planet has.
Each group will be given websites and questions to follow while learning about your specific planets! At the end of this project, you will present your findings in your groups to the class!
Travel safely and good luck!
Process
Hello mini astronauts!
Let's get started! Begin by watching this video about solar systems...watch closely!
The Planet Song for Kids - YouTube
Group 1:
Group one will be looking at the Earth, here's some websites to check out! Don't forget to take notes!
Earth - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
All About Earth | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Earth Facts For Kids - Best Facts About The Earth (kidzfeed.com)
Group 2:
Group two will be looking at the Sun, here's your websites to check out!
Sun - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Sun | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Fun Sun Facts for Kids - Interesting Facts about the Sun (sciencekids.co.nz)
Group 3:
Group three will be looking at mars, here's your websites to check out!
Mars Facts for Kids | Temperature, Surface & Information (nineplanets.org)
All About Mars | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Facts about Mars | Facts for kids - National Geographic Kids (natgeokids.com)
Evaluation
To evaluate the students, they will present their findings about their planets to the class, I will be looking for what planet they had, how well they told the class about what their planet was like and what interesting fact they chose to share!
Conclusion
Congratulations mini astronauts!
You all have successfully learned about your planets! See you when we blast off next time!
Teacher Page
This assignment was to have students get a better understanding of the solar system and the different planets, it also lets the students work with their peers and be creative in creating something to present to the class.