Objective – Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous).
Solar System Catalog
(modified from Journey Through the Universe – Our Solar System)
Purpose
Students will create a catalog for the components in the Solar System.
Introduction
A catalog allows you to learn many things about the inventory of a store. For example,
you can learn what kinds of items are available and at what price. Here’s a novel idea:
imagine you manage a store called the Solar System. Your job is to create a catalog of
the Solar System so we can determine what kinds of objects are contained therein.
Materials
Pencils
Catalog template
Colored pencils, crayons or markers
Procedure
1. You will need to research the different components of the Solar System, including:
The Sun
Planets
Comets Catalog
Asteroids
Dwarf Planets
Meteoroids, Meteors, Meteorites
2. Complete each section on the Solar System template, including a picture.
3. Assign a price value to each Solar System component. Justify the price of each
component. For example, is the price based on size, importance, or abundance?