Let's explore the Solar System

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by Linda Hernandez, SDSU

Modified by Becky Petrey, Virtual Community School

This is designed for 5th-7th graders with modifications for grades 1-4. Students will learn about the solar system and research the planets. They will pick one they are interested in researching in depth. The students will make a presentation to attract travelers to come to their planet. They will develop a brochure and specify the adaptations humans will need when visiting the planet.

Teacher Introduction

This project is for 5th -7th graders with modifications for grades 1-4.  It was created for Ms. Petrey's and Ms. Chesser's VCS students.  Students will be learning about space and the planets.  The last project will involve creating a presentation to the class to attract humans as tourist to their planet. They will create a brochure for their planet.  The students will be required to let the humans know what adaptations they will need to visit the planet.