Task Rotation : The Solar System
Mastery
Make a list of the planets in order from
the sun.
Define the following words:
Rotation
Satellite
Star
Orbit
Axis
Sunspots
Photosphere
Corona
Solar Wind
Galaxy
Understanding
Compare and Contrast a planet and star.
Interpersonal
Write a letter to a friend
telling
them about what you have been learning
about the Solar System in Science. Pick a
planet and give the following information
about the planet:
Location in relation to the other planets,
location in relation to the sun,
Size in relation to the other planets, and
miles from earth.
Self-Expressive
Step 1: Choose a planet of your choice.
Step 2: Create a portrait of the planet
Step 3: Make up a weather report for a typical day on the planet. (Include
high temperature, wind speed, chance of precipitation, and type of
precipitation.
Step 4: Invent an alien that might exist in the environment on your planet.