1. SPACE MISSION

2. SPACE MISSION

You are an astronaut on a mission to another planet in our solar system. You will enjoy a crew to gather information about your destination. When you become experts, you will voyage to this planet.

3. YOUR TASK

Your job is to collect data about your planet. Your crew of astronauts will work as a team to collect this scientific information. You will need to show your data sheet to Mission Control before blast off.

PRE-FLIGHT requirements:

4. Know your destination (planet) 5. Name your mission and design a patch (badge) 6. YOUR TASK

Data collection:

7. Distance from the sun (How many kilometers?) 8. Diameter (What is the distance across in your planet?) 9. Atmosphere (What gases are in the atmosphere?) 10. Temperature (How hot or cold is it?) 11. Composition (What is your planet made of?) 12. YOUR TASK

Other interesting facts (Special features. Does it have volcanoes, craters, rings, valleys, etc...?) Period of revolution (How long is one year on your planet in Earth years?) Rotation period (One day on your planet equals how many hours/days on Earth?) Moons (How many? What are their names?)

Debriefing session

13. Present your data as a crew to your peers and Mission Control. 14. THE PROCESS

First, Mission Control (your teacher) will assign you to a crew

15. (3 or 4 astronauts) 16. Design a patch for your mission. To learn how, click on the following link for directions onCreating a Crew Patch 17. Take your Data Collection Sheets. 18. Decide which data sheet each crew member will be responsible for completing with information about your planet destination. 19. You are now ready to start collecting data. Remember, only write brief notes and short sentences. 20. THE PROCESS

Finally, your crew will share the information you've collected about your planet at a debriefing session back on Earth at Mission Control. As a crew, first practise how you will present your data. Use a clear, loud voice. Make eye contact with your audience. Hold your paper still and away from your face.

21. Use the Crew Checklist to ensure you have completed all the steps of your task. 22. Complete a self-evaluation sheet. 23. Make a mural to share your mission. 24. FINAL ADVICE...

ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURE

25. MERCURY

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26. JUPITER

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27. NEPTUNE

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28. VENUS

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29. SATURN

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30. MARS

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31. URANUS

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