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Survivor: Planet X


Make a good case for NASA to fund your exploration of one of our planets.
Project Rubric
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Each team will research at least one planet and create a presentation in order to make a recommendation to NASA that their planet be explored by the next space probe.  NASA will provide funding to the group that makes the most compelling argument for their planet based on survivability factors or based on the best plan for building a habitable community on the planet.

RUBRICS
Print and save the following Rubrics to guide your project and presentation.
Project Rubric
Presentation Rubric

PROJECT RESOURCES
Use the following resources to create your project.
Project Research Guide 
Persuade Me!
Poster Board Guidelines

PROJECT LINKS
  • Astronomy for Kids: A great site to get a quick overview of a variety Astronomy related subjects.
  • Exploring the Planets: This site is from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Each planet and feature has it's own page of information AND pictures! Take a look and explore.
  • National Geographic Solar System: A great site with an overview of our solar system, plus lots of beautiful pictures and illustrations.
  • Nineplanets.org for Kids and Nineplanets.org: Two great sites in one place. The Kids interface is wonderful for a quick overview and some fun facts and pictures. Step up to Nineplanets.org to find more indepth information.
  • The Planets and Dwarf Planets: From NASA so you know it's good! It also has a link to see the "Level 2" version of the page if you want to challenge yourself with more complex information.
  • Solar System Exploration: The Planets: Another beautiful and informative NASA site. Fun to navigate and flush with great information.
  • Solar System Scope: A cool, interactive model of the solar system. You can zoom in on planets, view interplanetary distances, and see how long each planet takes to revolve around the sun.
  • The Space Place : Planets and the Solar System: Chock full of fun facts, games, animations and other informative "cool subjects". This is a great source of fun information.
  • Interactive Solar System at Kidsastronomy.com: This site has an excellent animation of the planets and seperate sections for each planet and the moons of each planet.
  • World Book at NASA for Kids: A space-specific encyclopedia made by NASA just for you!
  • A Planetary Guide to Outer Space: A great overview of our solar system and beyond, plus a very comprehensive list of even more websites you can visit to learn more about astronomy.
  • Windows to the Universe: This site is sponsored by the National Earth Science Teachers Association. 
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