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Space. A Fifth Grade Web Quest Designed by Bethany Walker. Introduction.

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  1. Space A Fifth Grade Web Quest Designed by Bethany Walker

  2. Introduction United States astronauts have encountered a problem. They have millions of extra dollars to spend on exploring space, but they do not know which planet to explore. You will act as their private investigator in order to assist them in this dilemma. Task

  3. Task As the United States private investigator, you will need to stay organized. Use your Space Packet to keep track of the information you find on each of the eight different planets. You will then need to choose two different planet options and compare the benefits of both using your Venn Diagram. The final job you have is to write a letter to the United States Space Program making your suggestion. Process

  4. Process • Print out your Space Packet. • Click on the planet of your choice. Remember to fill out the corresponding sheet in you Space Packet as you work. MercuryVenusMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePluto Next…

  5. Process con’t… 3. Print out your Venn Diagram. 4. Choose two planet options and fill out the Venn Diagram. 5. Using your own paper write a letter to the United States Space Program giving your recommendation. More involved instructions are found on the evaluation page. Begin

  6. Mercury Click on the following links to learn all about Mercury! When you’re finished click “Venus” to move on. Astronomy for kids More info. on Mercury Just for fun follow the directions to figure out how old you would be on Mercury. Venus

  7. Venus Click on the following links to learn all about Venus! When you’re finished click “Mars” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info. on Venus Last one Mars

  8. Mars Click on the following links to learn all about Mars! When you’re finished click “Jupiter” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info. on Mars Just for fun play “Lets go to Mars.” Jupiter

  9. Jupiter Click on the following links to learn all about Jupiter! When you’re finished click “Saturn” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info. on Jupiter Last one Saturn

  10. Saturn Click on the following links to learn all about Saturn! When you’re finished click “Uranus” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info. on Saturn Just for fun complete this puzzle. Uranus

  11. Uranus Click on the following links to learn all about Uranus! When you’re finished click “Neptune” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info. on Uranus Last one Neptune

  12. Neptune Click on the following links to learn all about Neptune! When you’re finished click “Pluto” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info. on Neptune Just for fun see if you know where all of the planets belong in this game! Pluto

  13. Pluto Click on the following links to learn all about Pluto! When you’re finished click “final task” to move on. Astronomy for Kids More info on Pluto Last one final task

  14. Final Task Now that you have compiled all of your information on the various planets, you need to fill out your Venn Diagram to decide what planet to recommend. Once you have decided, you need to write a well-developed letter (using your own paper) to the United States Space Program informing them of your choice. Be sure to include in your letter your planet of recommendation, at least four reasons why you recommend it, and one planet that would end in disaster if astronauts are sent there. Next

  15. Excellent Work! You did such a fantastic job that the officials from the Space Station want to hire you for a new job. Click here to find out what you need to do. (This is just for fun!) evaluation

  16. Evaluation Thank you for working so hard! You will be graded on the following: • Completion of all worksheets • Completion of the Venn Diagram • Your letter will be graded according to this rubric

  17. Credits I used the following websites: • http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/planets/ • http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level2/planets.html • http://www.solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm • http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/DAP/DAP.html • http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/games/G_Solar_System_Game.html • http://www.spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/mars_rocket.shtml

  18. Show-Me Standards • CA 3: In communication Arts, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge and proficiency in reading and evaluating nonfiction works and materials. • SC 6: In Science, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of composition and structure of the universe and the motions of the objects within it.

  19. Goals • 1.2: Conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas • 1.4: Use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information • 1.8: Organize data, information and ideas into useful forms for analysis or presentation • 3.8: Assess costs, benefits and other consequences of proposed solutions

  20. Grade Level Expectations Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It 1. The universe has observable properties and structure. A. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies. Grade 5: Scope and Sequence—Solar System Concept A: Recognize the Earth is one of several planets within a solar system that orbits the Sun

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