You will create your very own planet
First Draft
1. Name of the planet _____________________________
2. Decide on the size of your planet _________________________________
The size (mass) of your planet should be in kilograms. Remember, it’s mass has to
be between those of the 8 planets in our solar system.
Planet
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Approximate
Mass
3.30 x 1023 kg
4.87 x 1024 kg
5.97 x 1024 kg
6.42 x 1023 kg
1.89 x 1027 kg
5.69 x 1026 kg
8.68 x 1025 kg
1.02 1026 kg
3. The size of your moon __________________________________
The smallest moon in our solar system is Tethys, a natural satellite (moon) of
Saturn and it’s mass is 6.173 x 1020 kg. Also remember, in order for it to be a
moon of your planet, it’s mass has to be smaller than the mass of your planet.
4. The name and size of the microscopic organism that lives on your planet.
__________________________________________________________________
Many consider the smallest microscopic organism on earth to be the
mycoplasma genitalium that measures 2 x 10-7 meters long.
5. How many times bigger (or smaller) is your planet compared to Earth
1. Draw and color your planet ( 5 points)
2. Write the name and the mass of the planet in scientific notation and
standard form ( 20 points)
3. Draw and color the moon( 5 points)
4. Write the name and the mass of the moon scientific notation and standard
form (20 points)
5. Draw and color your microorganism ( 5 points)
6. Write the name and the mass of the microorganism in scientific notation and
standard form (20 points)
7. Complete the statement :
Your planet is _______________________________ times bigger or smaller than
Earth (25 points)
Planet
Name:
Date:
Name:
Mass: _____________________
Standard Form:
Microorganism
Name:_____________________
Moon
Mass: ____________________
Name:___________________________
Standard form: _____________
Mass: ____________________________
Standard Form:
For Question 7, show all the work!