1. Use the Website: Windows to the Universe Scavenger Hunt to explore
Space Missions
Solar System
The Sun

2. Practice using key words to narrow down the search and locate information about Planetary Science

3. Go on a Windows to the Universe Scavenger Hunt to practice navigating the Internet

NJCCCS 8.1  & 8.2

Astronomer’s Report                                 Historian’s Report

2. Work cooperatively to coordinate research and then create a presentation to advertise a vacation to the planet 

3. Use FRAMES to create a digital story that highlights the facts about the planet from each member of the team in a tongue in cheek manner since a vacation to the planet is impossible: Planet Project & then create a multimedia poster in Glogster: http://edu.glogster.com/ to present their information

NNJCCCS 8.1  & 8.2

Astronomer’s Report                                 Historian’s Report

2. Work cooperatively to coordinate research and then create a presentation to advertise a vacation to the planet 

3. Use FRAMES to create a digital story that highlights the facts about the planet from each member of the team in a tongue in cheek manner since a vacation to the planet is impossible: Planet Project & then create a multimedia poster in Glogster: http://edu.glogster.com/ to present their information

NNJCCCS 8.1  & 8.2

Planet Project

Digital Storytelling Rubric

References

NOVA - What's your Favorite Planet?

Extreme Planets

References