Planets Fact Fan Research Project

Are you looking for a project to help your students research space, the Sun, and Moon?
This solar system STEAM project is just what you need to guide students through the research of the planets. In just one download, teachers can print a no-prep project that includes all planets (and Pluto), as well as clear note-taking sheets that guide students through the research. This project integrates report writing, the reading of informational text, and science. It includes complete answer keys to keep things as simple as possible for the teacher! This project works well as an independent project or for group work. Students in groups can each study one planet and collaborate to create the finished product.

This Planets project includes:

• graphic organizers for taking notes
• a list of recommended resources for teachers
• editing checklist for students
• fan page templates for all planets, the Sun, and Moon
• ordering the planets activity
• complete answer keys

Process:

Students use the provided note-taking sheets to research each region. Then, they transfer the notes onto the fans. The report pages (in the fan format) match the note-taking worksheets exactly, making the publishing process simple. This project gives students the opportunity to research, note-take, label maps, publish, cut and color. When done, students have a resource that can be used again and again!

This project is ideal for:

• practicing note-taking
• introducing research
• for center work
• fast finishers
• independent projects
• group work
• as a supplement to your science unit on space

For each planet, students will find:

• the distance from the sun
• the diameter
• the length of orbit
• the climate
• the history of the planet's name
• 3 interesting facts

For the Sun, students will find:

• the length of time it takes for the sun's light to reach Earth
• the temperature of the sun's core
• the temperature of the sun's surface

For the moon, students will find:

• how much of the moon we can see at one time, and why
• around what does the moon orbit and how long it takes

Information about Pluto:

A supplemental file includes information for the dwarf planet, Pluto. This includes a note-taking sheet, fact fan page, answer key, and an ordering activity that includes Pluto. To access the additional information, simply unzip the file and click on the document labeled Pluto Supplements.

See what teachers are saying!

❤️ "This was the perfect end of the year wrap up for planets. My students loved putting their knowledge and research skills to the test to tell their peers all about their chosen planet." Rachel Z.

❤️ "The graphics are gorgeous, the activities very easy to understand, and the answer key is gold. Thank you for saving my sanity as I teach my 5th graders about space!" Miss G. in Grade 3

❤️ "Great tool to research the planets. Very well organized! Gave students choice and also a direction for this project." Jamie F.

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