WebQuest Presentation

Our Solar SystemSheldon Cox

Jamie LaheyEDU505-SL1 Multimedia Internet for Educators 

Overview This unit is design to give the teacher or students the

freedom to select how they will learn about the solar system.

Grades 6 – 8 Students will research information on a given planet via

the Internet Web Links in this PowerPoint Presentation The teacher can select one or all of the three of the

following projects Fact Sheet Writing Assignment 3D Solar System Model

Each student will be assigned a planet by the teacher.

Timeline for all three activitiesWeek 1

Day 1Assigned a planet

Day 2Research Planets

Day 3Research Planets

Day 4Fact Sheet Due

Day 5Writing assignment rough draft

Week 2

Day 6Select / Assign Groups

Day 7Brain Storms on Solar System design

Day 8Brain Storms on Solar System design

Day 9Writing Assignment Due

Research Planets

Day 10Research Planets

Week 3

Day 11Collect Materials

Day 12 Collect

Materials

Day 13Progress Conference with each group

Day 14Collect Materials

Day 15Collect Materials

Week 4

Day 16Assemble Materials

Day 17Assemble Materials

Day 18Solar System display

Day 19Solar System display

Day 20Post Final Grade

Fact Sheet Assignment Using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or a large

bulletin board students will create a fact sheet of their assigned planet.

The fact sheet must contain Bright colors Pictures Organized information

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Fact Sheet Assignment

Information in the fact sheet Size

Weight Circumference Volume

Location from sun (First, Second, Third, etc) Distance from sun Climate

Weather Temperatures high and lows

How long does it take to circle the sun Length of a Day Atmosphere How many moon Other

Writing Assignment Overview Due to high emission and other pollution the

Earth will become uninhabitable in 100 years. As part of a team scientist your responsibility is to research one of the other eight planets and present what is required to relocate Earth inhabitants to your assigned planet.

Writing Assignment

Write a two to three page paper Typed Doubled Space Fonts Size 12 Margin 1” at top and bottom Margin 1 ½ left and right Web Links

Writing Assignment Outline Introduction

Name of the research company List of your qualification

Planet Description Location to the sun Size Climate Surface Description

Living condition Where would its new inhabitance live Required protection from elements

Conclusion Is relocation on your planet feasible? Why or Why

not?

Writing Assignment Rubric4 3 2 1

Writing - Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes.

There are no grammatical mistakes after feedback from an adult.

There are 1-2 grammatical mistakes in even after feedback from an adult.

There are several grammatical mistakes even after feedback from an adult.

Writing - Organization Each section in the writing assignment has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Almost all sections of the writing assignment have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Most sections of the writing assignment have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Less than half of the sections of the writing assignment have a clear beginning, middle and end.

Writing - Vocabulary The authors correctly use several new words and define words unfamiliar to the reader.

The authors correctly use a few new words and define words unfamiliar to the reader.

The authors try to use some new vocabulary, but may use 1-2 words incorrectly.

The authors do not incorporate new vocabulary.

Writing - Mechanics Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the writing assignment.

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the writing assignment after feedback from an adult.

There are 1-2 capitalization and/or punctuation errors in the writing assignment even after feedback from an adult.

There are several capitalization or punctuation errors in the writing assignment even after feedback from an adult.

Spelling & Proofreading No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the writing assignment.

No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the writing assignment.

No more than 3 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the writing assignment.

Several spelling errors in the writing assignment.

Content - Accuracy All facts in the writing assignment are accurate.

99-90% of the facts in the writing assignment are accurate.

89-80% of the facts in the writing assignment are accurate.

Fewer than 80% of the facts in the writing assignment are accurate.

Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics.

Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text.

Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the writing assignment seems "text-heavy".

Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.

Knowledge Gained Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the writing assignment.

Students can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the writing assignment.

Students appear to have little knowledge about the facts used in the writing assignment.

Group ProjectSolar System Students will work in groups of 3 – 5 Design a 3D model of our solar system

Working model that obits the sun Planets in order Models to scale of its planet Models looks like the planet

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Group Project Solar System Rubric 4 3 2 1

Presentation Structure contains all of solar system components.Structurally sound

Structure contains most of solar systems components.Somewhat structurally sound

Structure missing many components.Falls apart easily

IncompletePoor presentationCan not stand on it own.

To scale All calculations are correct and model is to scale.

Some calculations are correct and most planets are to scale

Most calculations are incorrect and planets are not to scale .

None of the plants are to scale.

Orbiting Works more than oncePlanets obit the sunMoon orbits planets

Works oncePlanets orbit sunMoon does not orbit planets

Some of the planets move other are stationary.

Planets and moon are stationary

Use of class time

Used time well during each class period.Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.

Had a little trouble getting organized.

Very unorganizedNeeded constant reminders to stay on taskBorrow items from other groups

Wasted time during class.

Distracted others

Participation Click this link for info

Completed participation chartEveryone participated evenly

Incomplete participation chart

Work load wasn’t evenly delegated

Most or all of the work was completed by one person

Participation Chart Description Responsibilities

Document your roll in the group project Contribution

Document your contribution to the group project Ideas Materials

Time Document the amount of time spent on the group project

During class Outside of the classroom/After class hours

Self Evaluation Self Evaluate your participation scale from 1 – 4 4 is the best score 1 is the worst score

Click on this link to print participation chart

Participation Chart

Name ___________________

Responsibilities

Contribution Ideas

Materials

Time Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Total

Hours

Self Evaluation 4Very active

3Somewhat active

2Little participation

1No Participation

Web Links Astronomy For Kids Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive Kids Konnect – Planets Lunar phases web tool. 1. NASA - JPL Solar System Simulator Smartoon The Planets Adventure Solar System Exploration Planets StarChild A Learning Center for Young Astronomers The Nine Planets For Kids The Solar System — Infoplease.com World Builders 1 Chapter1 How to Design Your Solar System E

Viau CSULA ZOOM ASTRONOMY - Enchanted Learning Software ZOOM ASTRONOMY –Planets The Solar System

Conclusion

The goal of this unit is to give the teacher and student freedom of choice. The teacher chose one or all three projects Students can choose the activity that appeals to them

Upon completion all work must be posted or presented to the school. Encourage pride in students work Inform other Showcase the type of cool projects in the classroom