This TopicQuest was designed for Caleb and Rachel
By Jessica Benson, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Introduction
Welcome
to
outer space! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live
on a different planet? These wonderful websites will provide you
with all the information you need to explore the solar system to find
just the right planet for you. So sit back, relax, and hold on
tight as we journey through outer space!
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1.
Have you ever wondered how much you weighed on different planets?
Did you know that your age is also different on other planets?
Visit these websites to find out what your weight
and age
is on other
planets.
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2.
Which planet is the smallest? Which planet is the largest? Use
this website to find out as you travel from Mercury to
Pluto. |
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3.
How well do you know your planets and objects of the solar
system? Answer the questions correctly
to see how many cards
you can collect! |
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4.
So what excatly is a planet? Read this
Encarta Encyclopedia article to find out. |
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5.
Want to see the planets up close? Click on a planet to check out
a collection of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration
program. |
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6.
Do you think you know all there is to know about the solar
system? Visit this website about the solar
system, then answer the questions correctly to solve this solar
system puzzle! |
| Mission
You have
just been chosen by NASA to fly into outer space to gather information
about the planets in
our solar system. Your mission is to fly to each planet to
study and discover the features and locations of all of the
planets. Use this website
to
collect your
data. After studying
the solar system and the planets in
it, you will choose one planet other than Earth you would like to live
on. Report this to NASA and explain
why you think people should live on your planet. Good luck and
have fun!
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| Mission Steps 1.
Go to this website
to find out how many planets there are in the
solar system and name all of the planets starting with the one
closest to the sun.
2. After exploring all of the websites about planets, choose the planet that you would like to live on. 3. Write down 5 interesting facts about your planet. 4. Draw a picture of the planet you chose and write a letter to NASA explaining why you think people should live on this planet. CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully completed your mission! |
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 jabenson@valdosta.edu |
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 TQ Lesson Plan |