{Reno Elementary}

Introduction:    {rockiets}

   You will work with team members to research a planet in our solar system

          and present a slide show.

Information to find out about your planet. (Use at least two sources.)

    1. What is the name of your planet?

    2. How far is your planet from the sun?

    3. How big is your planet ( in diameter)?

    4. What is the temperature on  your planet?

    5. How long is one year on your planet in comparison to Earth years?

    6. Does your planet have any moons? If, so how many and what are some

        of their names?

    7. Does your planet have any special features? ( volcanoes, craters, rings...)

    8. List 3 interesting facts about your planet?

    9. List the sources you used to find your information.

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Resources:                                                                           

      Astronomy for Kids

       Solar System                                             

      Planet Information

       Pictures of the Planets

       Pictures of the Planets

      All About Space

      Kids Space and Beyond  (find out how much you weigh

       and how old you would be on another planet)

      Kids Adventure in Space

Extra Credit:

     1. Write a story about space and make the story into a movie.

     2. Design your own planet and make a travel brochure.

     3. Make an ABC book about space.

Fun things to Do:

             Child Star

             Space Clipart   

             Nasa Space Games

             Fun things to do

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