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First, get to know all about the planet you have chosen by
researching it. Read as much information about the planet as
possible. Try both the Internet and the library; try the NASA web
site, Zoom Astronomy, Nine Planets, (other acceptable websites
listed below) search on Google Chrome, an encyclopedia, and
individual books on astronomy and the Solar System.
As you're reading about your planet, take notes on key
information, such as your planet's size, temperature range, its
position in the Solar System, the number of moons, atmosphere,
any unusual features, when it was discovered, etc. Make a
graphic organizer to hold all your information.
The Structure of the Planet Report:
Start your report with an introductory paragraph that states the
main ideas that you will be writing about. Then write at least four
to five paragraphs that clearly describe your planet. Each
paragraph should cover one topic (for example, you should have
one paragraph that covers the planet's location in the Solar
System, how far it is from the Sun, and how long its year is). End
the report with a closing paragraph that summarizes what you
wrote and learned.
Finally, cite your references (see the section below on formats for
your bibliography).
Check that your grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct.
Make sure to use complete sentences and write neatly! Define
any technical terms that you use. Proofread your report for errors
before you hand it in. You will need to submit your 1) graphic
organizer, 2) first hand written draft,3) final handwritten draft and
a 4) final type written draft through Google Classroom.
Topics to Research and Include in Your Report:
When you write your report, try to answer as many of the
following questions as you can:
Developi Accomplish
ng
ed
2
3
Excellent
4
Sco
re
Introduction
Disorganized
, no
information
on what is to
come
Gives too
little
Summarizes
information report
.
Concise, wellwritten
introduction
Does not
cover all
appropriate
topics
Covers
some of the
appropriate
topics.
Covers most
of the
appropriate
topics.
All appropriate
topics covered
well. Also
.
includes
interesting facts.
Does not
cover all
appropriate
topics
Covers
some of the
appropriate
topics.
Covers most
of the
appropriate
topics.
All appropriate
.
topics covered
well. Also
includes
interesting facts.
unusual features,
etc.)
Spelling/Grammar
Many
spelling and
Only one or
A few errors
grammatical
two errors
errors
Well organized
presentation,
Legible
typed or written
writing,
using a word
.
accompanying
processor,
illustrations
accompanying
illustrations
Illegible,
messy
Almost
illegible
References
No
references
Several
A single
references
reference,
with
incomplete
incomplete
citation
citations
Timeliness
Over a week
A day or two
A week late
late
late
Presentation
Spelling and
.
grammar perfect
Many
references,
listed in
appropriate
format
Handed in on
time
Websites to use:
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/spac
e/solar-system/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astron
omy/
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
http://kids.nineplanets.org/
http://www.nasa.gov/
http://www.learningsymphony.com/Includes/PDFs/L
S-Curriculum_Galactic-Traveler.pdf
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astron
omy/planets/
http://nineplanets.org/
6. Orbit. How long does it take your planet to travel around the
sun? _____________________________
7. Length of a day: It takes Earth 24 hours to rotate once (one
day). How long is a day, or one rotation, on your planet?
___________________
8. Temperature: How hot or cold is your planet? _________________
9. How many moons does it have? ____________ moons How many
rings does it have? ____________ rings
10. What is your planet made of (rocks, gases, etc.):
____________________________________________________________
11. Who discovered the planet? ______________________________
When? __________________________________________________
12. List three interesting facts you found about your planet that
you have not written down yet:
a._______________________________________________________
b._______________________________________________________
c._______________________________________________________