Our Solar System
A Webquest for Grades 3, 4 and 5
Designed by
P. S. 54 Technology Talent Pool
Jake, Daniel, Jared, Hamzah, and Arvind
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits |
Last updated on April 2011
Introduction
You just graduated from NASA astronaut training school. You have studied hard but before you can become a
full- fledged astronaut you must complete an assignment. Your Mission is to travel through outer space and collect
answers to questions about our universe. Maybe you will even discover new galaxies, stars and life on other planets.
So are you ready? Good luck and return safely. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one…blast off!!!!
The Task
You will visit all the planets in our solar system. You will use the Internet to gather information about Our
Solar System. Your instructor will give you a question sheet that you will complete.
The Process - Part I
After your instructor gives you the question sheet, proceed to the questions on the internet web quest and
click on the blue words. These words will take you to a website that will help you answer the questions
given to you. Put your answers on the sheet your teacher gave you. Be sure to put your name on the sheet
before you hand it into your teacher. Your teacher will decide how he/she will grade you. Good luck and
have fun.
The Process-Part 2
After you finish your question sheet, your teacher may decide to assign you a product to create associated with this
Web Quest. Below is a list of products, pick one and either work with a partner(s) or by yourself depending on
the product you choose or are assigned.
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Clay model of the planets
PowerPoint (a slide about each planet)
Design a bookmark
Poster
Song
Mobile of the planets
The Questions
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List the planets in order from closest to the furthest from the sun?_____
How many planets are there in our solar system?___________________
What planet is closest to the sun?______________________________
What planet is known for its rings? What are the rings made up of?____
What is the largest planet?____________________________________
Who is Earth’s sister planet? Why is it called Earth’s sister planet?____
What galaxy is the Sun a star in?_______________________________
What is the second brightest object in the sky after the sun?__________
Which planet is referred to as the Red Planet?____________________
What are asteroids made of?________________________________
What is the red spot on Jupiter?_______________________________
What is a comet?___________________________________________
What planet was discovered in 1846?___________________________
What planet is the hottest planet?______________________________
What is a Dwarf planet?______________________________________
How many Dwarf planets are there, name them?__________________
On which planet is the biggest volcano located? What is the name of
the volcano?______________________________________________
18. How many moons does each planet have? Which planet has the most
moons?__________________________________________________
Evaluation
The questions you answered will be handed into your instructor. Your instructor will decide the type
of grade you will be given.
Conclusion
You completed your mission and hopefully you are ready to be an astronaut. We hope you enjoyed
all the research you did about our Solar System.
Resources and References
Listed below are the references used to completed this WebQuest. We would like to thank all the websites
that assisted the students on their journey through our Solar System.
http://www.eightplantesfacts.com
http://www.kidzone.ws/planets/index.htm
http://www.planetfacts.net/venus-facts.html
http://planet-facts.com/planet-earthfacts
http://planet-facts.com
http://ww.astronomy.com/newsobserving/Astronomy%20kids/2008/03/Asteroids.aspx
http://kidsastronoy.com/jupiter.htm
http://www.sciencefacts.com/?p=43
http://sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/dwarfplanets.html