Solar System Trading Cards
You have probably seen various kinds of trading cards. Some of these feature sports figures or
even Pokémon and include information about the player, statistics relating to their skills,
abilities and, a picture.
Goal:
Your job is to create a set of eight (8) trading cards for the planets in our solar system
including; size, planet features, distance from Sun, etc. Upon completion, on trading day, you
MUST trade all 8 cards with students in the room. You will be graded on the cards you end up
with so make sure you CHOOSE CAREFULLY.
Materials needed:
Nine (9) 4 x 6 index cards, colored pencils, markers, etc. and possibly pictures from magazines
or websites if you are not artistic. (However, all pictures must fit on a 4x6 card).
Procedure:
COVER CARD
1. You must also include a cover card that includes: your name /class period / date and
represents the ALL the planets in correct order. This diagram must be in full color with
ALL the planets labeled.
Planet Cards:
FRONT OF CARD
1. Gather the information and make a design for your cards.
2. Statistics must include:
The diameter or size of your planet/object (in km)
Surface and atmospheric features
Relative distance from the sun (in km or AU)
Ability to support life
BACK OF CARD
An accurately colored picture of your planet
Three (3) ‘fun’ facts about your planet/object. You may want to include any known
satellites or missions to observe your planet.
Planet’s period of rotation
Planet’s period of revolution
The assignment is due on __________________________