Planets Research Project (Astronomy and Solar System)

This project can be used in an Astronomy/Solar System unit. In the project students will select four planets (2 gas giants, 2 terrestrial planets) other than Earth to investigate. Students are then given a detailed list of information to find on their chosen planets including:

• planet size, weather, composition, surface features, year and day lengths, and when planet was discovered
• unique features of the planet
• the location of the planet in our solar system
• whether of not the student believes the planet could be colonized

Following their research, students are asked to present their findings using words and diagrams in either a pencil/paper or digital format. 

Students will work independently and in my experience the project takes roughly 4 class periods to complete. This is an easy to use project resource for classroom teachers. Also, the simplicity with which it is worded and presented also makes it an ideal resource for substitute teachers who may not have a strong science background.

An easy to use teacher marking scale/rubric is provided.

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