Introduction
The Earth and Other Planets
A WebQuest for 4th Grade Science
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Designed by
Allyson Ross
aross04@bellarmine.edu
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INTRODUCTION:
BLAST OFF! You are now a scientific investigator in
flight through the solar system in search of your
planet. Upon arrival, you and your crew will work
together to gather facts about your planet and
planet Earth in order to compare and contrast
your findings.
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You and your crew’s task is to gather
scientific information about your planet
and use the data to draw conclusions
about your findings. You will report back
your findings to Mission Control by
creating a PowerPoint Presentation or a
Poster that you will present to the class.
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PROCESS:
1) Each crew will be assigned three members and a planet to research.
2) Decide which information each crew member will be responsible for
finding.
3) You will begin your research by clicking on the name of your planet at
the bottom of the page. You will also use any additional websites as
needed to complete your research.
4) Make notes to answer each question.
5) Now, using your information, create a PowerPoint presentation or a
poster in which you will compare and contrast your planet and the
planet Earth. Insert pictures to illustrate.
6) Write your data findings using complete sentences and correct
spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
7) Present your findings to Mission Control.
Click on your planet below to find out information about it!
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
The links below will allow
you to learn more information
about your planet. Don’t forget
to record your findings and
observations to report back
to Mission Control!
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MERCURY
Learn About It!
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VENUS
EARTH
Learn About It! Learn About It!
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Mercury
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Learn About It!
Learn The Facts!
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JUPITER
Learn About It!
Learn About It!
Know The Facts!
FACTS!!
Explore Mars
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SATURN
MARS
URANUS
NEPTUNE
The Facts!
Learn About It!
Facts and
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Overview
Overview
Learn About It!
Uranus Statistics
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Neptune Statistics
More Interesting Facts!
PLUTO
Learn About It!
Know The Facts!
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Pluto Statistics
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Let’s learn more about our
planets! Here are a few games and
activities to help you learn more!
Click on the links below. Have
fun!!
ASTRONOMY
CROSSWORD
PUZZLE
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MAKE A
PLANET
TEST YOUR
MEMORY
CREATE A
PUZZLE
HANGMAN
THE MAGIC
SCHOOL BUS
SPACE CHASE
MAKE A SOLAR
SYSTEM
PLANET
TRIVIA
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EVALUATION:
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Proficient
Apprentice
During your space exploration, you
should have:
 Distributed information evenly.
 Answered all questions.
 Taken sufficient notes.
 Created a PowerPoint or poster.
 Used illustrations.
 Used correct writing conventions.
 Presented your information.
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Even though you have successfully
completed your space exploration,
there are still many things in our
universe left to explore: galaxies, stars,
the sun, solar systems, novas, black
holes, black dwarfs, asteroids, meteors,
quasars, etc.
Check out these links to learn more!
Bizarre Things in Space
Our Solar System
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Quasars
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TASK 1:
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Collect the following scientific data about both your
planet and the planet Earth:
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What is the distance of the planet from the sun?
What is the planet made up of?
What is the temperature on the planet?
What is the distance from one side of the planet to the
other (diameter)?
How long is one year on the planet?
One day equals how many hours?
Does the planet have any moons? If so, how many and
what are their names?
What gasses are found in the planet’s atmosphere?
What special geographical features does the planet
have?
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What are some interesting extra facts about the
planet?
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TASK 2:
Use the information you have gathered for your
planet and the planet Earth to create either a
PowerPoint Presentation or a Poster that explains
how they compare and contrast. Mission Control
will be expecting the presentation of your
findings upon your safe landing at Cape
Canaveral.
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Apprentice
All members
answer an equal
number of
questions.
Two crew
members answer
the majority of
the questions.
One crew
member answers
the majority of
the questions.
No crew members
answer any
questions.
All questions are
answered with
accurate details.
Almost all
questions are
answered with
accurate details.
Some of the
questions are
answered with
accurate details.
Few questions
answered with
accurate details.
Detailed notes are
taken.
Sufficient notes
are taken.
Sketchy notes are
taken.
Few, if any, notes
are taken.
Product compares
and contrasts all
points with
several colorful
illustrations.
Product compares
and contrasts all
points with some
colorful
illustrations.
Product compares
and contrasts
some points with
a few colorful
illustrations.
Product compares
and/or contrasts
with no colorful
illustrations.
Correct spelling,
capitalization, and
punctuation are
used with complete sentences.
Few errors in
spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation are
used with complete sentences.
Some errors in
spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation are
used with many
complete sentences.
Several errors in
spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation are
used with mostly
complete sentences.
All members
equally present.
Two members
present.
One member
presents.
No presentation.
Novice