Our Solar System

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A Solar System WebQuest By Valerie M. Lawrence

4th Grade

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INTRODUCTION

TASK

PUPROSE/RATIONALE

GPS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/BEHAVIORAL

OBJECTIVESEVALUATION

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES/CREDITS

PROCESS

Home

VIDEOS/GAMES/ACTIVITIES(additional resources)

ACCESSIBLE FROM HOME &CONCLUSION PAGE ONLY

Welcome!How Much Do You Know About The Solar System?

What Is The Biggest Planet?

Is Earth The Closest To The Sun?

Don’t Know?

NO PROBLEM!!

By Exploring This WebQuest You Will Know The Answers To These Questions

And So Much More!

Click On The Picture To Get Started!

Introduction

Optional:KWL Chart For Previous Knowledge

Behavioral Objectives:Students will be able to identify and differentiate the size of the sun and planets in the solar system from a set list of criteria with 90% accuracy.

Students will be able to locate planets in respect to the sun from a set list of criteria with 90% accuracy.

Georgia Performance Standards

S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon.

d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets in the solar system.

The purpose of this WebQuest is to provide basic information and characteristics about the planets and the sun in the solar

system.

Purpose/Rationale

Before We Begin Let’s Watch a Fun Music Video About The Solar System!

Listen Carefully, You Might Learn Something New!

Now That You’ve Watched The Video Let’s Begin Our Quest! Click The Rocket To Continue!

Click The Picture To Watch The Video

Greetings!You Have Just Been Offered A Training Position In The New N.A.S.A. Facility.

Your Job Is To Research And Collect Data For The Astronauts To Use On Their Space Missions. Your 1st Assignment Is To Collect And Record Data On

The Sun and Planets In Our Solar System.

This Assignment Is Divided Into 3 Parts:(Find Information on The Following)

1. The Name and Basic Information of Each Planet(Planet Identification)

2. The Size of the Sun and Each Planet(Planet Size Comparison)

3. The Distance Each Planet is From the Sun(Planet Distance Comparison)

Click The Rocket To Continue!

Task

Now That You Know Your JobLet’s Get Started!!

Below Are The Tasks That Need To Be Completed For Future Space Missions!

For Each Section:

1) Click on a Task2) Research and Learn

3) Record Data by Completing Worksheet

Task/Section 1: Planet Identification

Task/Section 2: Planet Size Comparison

Task/Section 3: Planet Distance/Location Comparison

Remember:After Each Section…

STOP….And Answer The Questions On Your

Worksheet Accordingly!Good Luck!

Click Here When Finished!

Process

Click Here For Worksheet

OK Let’s Learn About Each Planet In The Solar System

(Click On Each Planet To Learn A Little Something About Each One)

The Solar System The Sun

Click The Process Button When You Are Finished With Section 1

Of Your Worksheet

Click Below To Watch A Video About The SIZE Of Each Planet In

The Solar System

Click The Process Button When You Are Finished With Section 2

Of Your Worksheet

Click The Process Button When You Are Finished With Section 3

Of Your Worksheet

Click Below To Get Information About The Location Of Each Planet In The

Solar System(distance from the sun)

Additional Information

CONGRATULATIONS!!

You’ve Finished Your First Important Job As A N.A.S.A. Trainee!!You Are An Invaluable Member Of The Space Team!

Remember To Turn In Your Worksheet!

If You Are Still Mystified By The Solar System Visit The Resource Page

For Additional Information/Videos/Games/Activities

Conclusion

Worksheet

Complete and Turn In Your Worksheet!

(double check your work!)

Good Luck

evaluation

Worksheet

Videos/games/activities

GAME

SOLAR SYSTEM SIMULATOR

ACTIVITIES

PLANET MAKEOVER

BUILD YOUR OWN SPACE MISSION

VIDEO

FUN TIP

My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos(Can you think of a fun way to help you remember the location of planets?)

Mnemonic Device For Remembering Planet Location

References/credits

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/impact/lesson/target/index.html

http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_kids/AskKids/planets_order.shtml

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875446.html

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/index.cfm

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/BuildMissionGame.cfm

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/videos/playVideo.cfm?videoID=6

http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/planetMakeover/index.html

http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/

http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/

http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/solar_system.html

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/science/space/kwl/

http://vimeo.com/1616772

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfs1t-2rrOM