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

2. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion 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. INTRODUCTION: HOME Games and More EXTRA!

3. Task Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion TASK: 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 1 TASK 2 HOME Games and More EXTRA!

4. Task Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion PROCESS: 1)Each crew will be assigned three members and a planet to research. 2)Decide which information each crew member will be responsible for finding. 3)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. 4)Make notes to answer each question. 5)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. 6)Write your data findings using complete sentences and correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. 7)Present your findings to Mission Control. Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto HOME Click on your planet below to find out information about it! EXTRA!

5. EXTRA Sites To Help You Research More About Your Planet! MERCURY VENUS EARTHMARS JUPITER SATURN URANUS NEPTUNE PLUTO Learn About It! Facts and More! Explore Mercury Learn About It! The Problems! The Facts! Learn About It! Know The Facts! Learn About It! Explore Mars More Information ! Learn About It! FACTS!! Overview Learn About It! Learn The Facts! Saturn Statistics More Information Learn About It! The Facts! Overview Uranus Statistics More Information Learn About It! Overview Facts and More! Neptune Statistics More Interesting Facts! Learn About It! Overview Know The Facts! Pluto Statistics 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! EXTRA! HOME Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Games and More

6. ASTRONOMY CROSSWORD PUZZLE HANGMAN TEST YOUR MEMORY CREATE A PUZZLE MAKE A PLANET MAKE A SOLAR SYSTEM 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!! Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion HOME THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SPACE CHASE Games and More PLANET TRIVIA EXTRA! Conclusion

7. Task Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion HOME Distinguished Proficient Apprentice Novice Evaluation Areas EVALUATION: 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. rubric Games and More EXTRA!

8. Task Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion HOME CONCLUSION: 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. Check out these links to learn more! Bizarre Things in Space Black Holes Galaxies Stars Quasars Our Solar System Games and More EXTRA!

9. Task Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion TASK 1: 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? HOME Back to Tasks You’re questions will be part of your evaluation. Games and More EXTRA!

10. Task Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion TASK 2: 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. HOME Back to Tasks Games and More EXTRA!

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