Introduction
In your Science textbooks (Observing God’s World 4.6) you
will be studying about our solar system and the different planets within
it. Over the next ten classes, we will
be reinforcing your understanding of the planets by studying each one in
depth.
Each day of study, we not only will be doing different assignments,
but we will also be assembling an entire book of planet studies so that you
will be able to print them as well as publish them online.
Here is a breakdown of the studies:
The Solar System – On this day we will review all of the planets in the solar system and
create a cover page for your book on planets.
We will be using Paint Shop Pro to create a cover and we will also use
Microsoft Word to make a table of contents.
Mercury – “All About Mercury” We will
be using Microsoft Word, Paint Shop Pro and Excel to create a one page report on
this planet.
Venus – “Postcards from Venus” In
this section we will create a postcard from Venus using the Comic Life program
and an image that you will find on the Internet on this incredible planet. You will be writing a postcard home on how
your visit was to Venus.
Earth – “Rare Planet” Using the
Microsoft Word program we will make tables of all of many of the different
things that makes life so abundant on this planet.
Mars – “The Red Planet” You will
use the Internet and the Excel program to research and create a list of
websites that are about this interesting planet.
Jupiter – “Home of the Whopper
Planet” You will perform a Web Quest on the Internet to answer questions about
our solar systems giant planet.
Saturn – “Rings Around the Planet”
In this lesson, you will create a five slide presentation on the planet Saturn
and its rings.
Uranus – "Planet on its Side" Using the Microsoft Word program, you will create a crossword puzzle on the planet Uranus using facts from NASA's website to create clues and answers.
Neptune – "The Lonely Planet" You will create a comic
about the features of the planet Neptune using the Comic Life program and
Microsoft Word.
Create Your Own Planet - "You Will Create Me" In this final lesson, you will pick one
program of your choice and create a planet of your own, detailing and
explaining the different features and aspects of your planet.
