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The Earth and Other Planets

The Earth and Other Planets. Introduction. A WebQuest for 4 th Grade Science Designed by Allyson Ross aross04@bellarmine.edu. Task. Process. Evaluation. Conclusion. Games and More. EXTRA!. INTRODUCTION:. HOME. Introduction.

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The Earth and Other Planets

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  1. The Earth and Other Planets Introduction A WebQuest for 4th Grade Science Designed by Allyson Ross aross04@bellarmine.edu Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Games and More EXTRA!

  2. INTRODUCTION: HOME Introduction BLAST OFF! You are now a scientific investigator in flight through the solar system in search of your planet. Upon arrival, you and your crew will work together to gather facts about your planet and planet Earth in order to compare and contrast your findings. Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Games and More EXTRA!

  3. HOME TASK: Introduction You and your crew’s task is to gather scientific information about your planet and use the data to draw conclusions about your findings. You will report back your findings to Mission Control by creating a PowerPoint Presentation or a Poster that you will present to the class. Task Process Evaluation Conclusion TASK 1 TASK 2 Games and More EXTRA!

  4. HOME PROCESS: Introduction Each crew will be assigned three members and a planet to research. Decide which information each crew member will be responsible for finding. You will begin your research by clicking on the name of your planet at the bottom of the page. You will also use any additional websites as needed to complete your research. Make notes to answer each question. Now, using your information, create a PowerPoint presentation or a poster in which you will compare and contrast your planet and the planet Earth. Insert pictures to illustrate. Write your data findings using complete sentences and correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Present your findings to Mission Control. Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Click on your planet below to find out information about it! EXTRA! Saturn Neptune Venus Mercury Earth Uranus Mars Jupiter Pluto

  5. The links below will allow you to learn more information about your planet. Don’t forget to record your findings and observations to report back to Mission Control! HOME EXTRA Sites To Help You Research More About Your Planet! Introduction Task MERCURY VENUS JUPITER EARTH MARS Learn About It! Learn About It! Learn About It! Learn About It! Learn About It! The Problems! FACTS!! Process Facts and More! The Facts! Know The Facts! Overview Explore Mars Explore Mercury More Information! Evaluation NEPTUNE PLUTO URANUS SATURN Learn About It! Learn About It! Learn About It! Learn About It! Facts and More! Conclusion Know The Facts! The Facts! Learn The Facts! Overview Overview Overview Saturn Statistics Games and More Pluto Statistics Uranus Statistics Neptune Statistics More Information More Information More Interesting Facts! EXTRA!

  6. Let’s learn more about our planets! Here are a few games and activities to help you learn more! Click on the links below. Have fun!! HOME Introduction Task MAKE A PLANET TEST YOUR MEMORY Process ASTRONOMY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CREATE A PUZZLE Evaluation HANGMAN Conclusion MAKE A SOLAR SYSTEM Conclusion THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SPACE CHASE Games and More PLANET TRIVIA EXTRA!

  7. HOME Evaluation Areas EVALUATION: Distinguished Apprentice Proficient Novice Introduction • During your space exploration, you should have: • Distributed information evenly. • Answered all questions. • Taken sufficient notes. • Created a PowerPoint or poster. • Used illustrations. • Used correct writing conventions. • Presented your information. Task Process Evaluation rubric Conclusion Games and More EXTRA!

  8. HOME CONCLUSION: Introduction Even though you have successfully completed your space exploration, there are still many things in our universe left to explore: galaxies, stars, the sun, solar systems, novas, black holes, black dwarfs, asteroids, meteors, quasars, etc. Task Process Check out these links to learn more! Evaluation Bizarre Things in Space Our Solar System Conclusion Black Holes Galaxies Games and More Stars Quasars EXTRA!

  9. HOME TASK 1: Introduction • Collect the following scientific data about both your planet and the planet Earth: • What is the distance of the planet from the sun? • What is the planet made up of? • What is the temperature on the planet? • What is the distance from one side of the planet to the other (diameter)? • How long is one year on the planet? • One day equals how many hours? • Does the planet have any moons? If so, how many and what are their names? • What gasses are found in the planet’s atmosphere? • What special geographical features does the planet have? • What are some interesting extra facts about the planet? Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Back to Tasks Games and More You’re questions will be part of your evaluation. EXTRA!

  10. HOME TASK 2: Introduction Use the information you have gathered for your planet and the planet Earth to create either a PowerPoint Presentation or a Poster that explains how they compare and contrast. Mission Control will be expecting the presentation of your findings upon your safe landing at Cape Canaveral. Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Back to Tasks Games and More EXTRA!

  11. Evaluation Areas Apprentice Novice Proficient HOME Distinguished Distribution of Information Introduction Questions Answered Task Process Notes PowerPoint/Poster Evaluation Conclusion Writing Conventions Games and More Presentation EXTRA!

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