The Solar System Astronomy Essential Questions

How are the planets similar? How are the planets different? How did the solar system form?

Name_________________________
You will have 3 days using the computers to
complete your presentation. This presentation is your project grade and you will be assessed using the senior project rubric. The websites you will be using for research are.. http://www.nineplanets.org/ http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/our_so lar_system/solar_system.html http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/solar_system/ You may also use any sites that are linked to this site at the bottom of the pages. Use the textbook as a guide for what information is important.

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Objectives
In your presentation, you will need to consider the following aspects of your topic (and perhaps others). the general properties (mass, size, density, composition, rotational periods, orbital period, rings etc.) surface conditions and how these compare to other planets the atmosphere and composition internal structure and composition of the planet external structures of the planet (lava flows, mountains, craters, etc.) list and describe any (or the most important) satellite missions to the object and any major discoveries major similarities with other solar system objects major differences with other solar system objects

What do I need to produce?

Each person will need to create at least 5 slides
and present those slides. Each person speaks and presents for an equal amount of time (~5 minutes). The slides should be yours, but there should be some unification with the other slides in the presentation. Each slide must have a relevant visual picture, diagram, audio clip, or video clip in addition to notes and words. The last slide of your presentation should include a works cited page in MLA format. On the last day, you will need to submit a notes page (not a notes page from the program) that the audience will use to follow the presentation. The notes page should have some empty space for the audience to write down some information. The notes page should also include at least a couple of pictures or diagrams. On the last day, you will need to save and submit the entire presentation and notes page to your teacher.

Notes from your teacher

Participation is perhaps the most important component of your gradeyou need to be in class and you need contribute to the group while in class. Read the chapter in the book on your topic. Save your presentation frequently. The presentation should have notes and images in each slide. There is no limit to the number of slides, but the presentation should last 15-20 minutes. Do NOT copy and paste informationall information must be in your own words and you should understand what you say. You will be asked questions while you present, and you will be graded on your response to those questions.

Procedural Notes

Story Board for Presentation

Presentation Assessment Rubric Criteria Below Standards 0-2

Content is scientific, current, and correct Complete and thorough in all aspects of topic Depth of content Content is not scientific, current, or correct Content is incomplete; missing major aspects of topic Content barely scratches the surface of the topic Not up to high school level or copied higher level material without understanding Disorganized; not neat; too few images; too many words no elaboration and doesnt handle questions Reads presentation; inappropriate presentation Does not fulfill time limit Not on task; few contributions Sleeping; not listening; asks inappropriate questions Some of the material is scientific and correct Content is almost complete; missing minor aspects topic Minimal depth of content; little explanation Barely high school level; limited understanding of content Somewhat organized; too many words; irrelevant images Tries to elaborate; little explanation when asked questions Mostly reads presentation Divided unequally; doesnt fulfill time limit On task some of the time; minor contributions Minimal listening

Almost Meets Standards 3-6

Meets Standards 7-8

Content is scientific, but 1 or 2 facts may be incorrect or outdated Content is complete, but missing some detail Good content with some explanations High school level; uses own words that show understanding Organized; relevant images; not completely unified Elaborates; answers questions Speaks to class; uses appropriate skills Equal division; fulfills time limit On task; made contributions while in class Listening

Exceeds Standards 9-10

All content is scientific, current, and correct Content is complete and detailed In-depth presentation of content; attention to details Appropriate level; own words that show full understanding Organized; relevant images; unified presentation Elaborates with details and handles questions well Speaks to class; excellent speaking skills Equal division of time; used the full time presenting On task; made significant contributions in class Active and engaged listening; asks appropriate questions

Score & Comments

Appropriate level of content for class and grade level Appearance of presentation

Knowledgeable while presenting

Appropriate presentation skills Time during presentation Research and contributions in class Listening to other presentations