Destination Earth!

You are part of a team of alien scientists

from the planet Zoob.
Two months ago your team discovered a
new planet, the Earth.
The government of Zoob wants to send
an expedition to Earth but before that,
they need some information about the
new planet. Your team must find the
information about the Earth and write
a report.
To complete your task follow these two steps:

1. Work in teams of five. Browse the internet and

do research on planet Earth:
composition of the Earth
the atmosphere
water (the hydrosphere)
day length and seasons
2. Then make a PowerPoint presentation with the
information. Dont forget to include lots of
pictures, diagrams and photographs.
1. Create research teams of five
members.
2. Print the WebQuest checklist
and check you do the
WebQuest correctly.
3. Look at the Evaluation sheet
to check the evaluation
points.
4. Print the Earth fact
worksheet. Visit the websites
on the Sources page to find
the information you need to
complete it. The team do
question 1 together, then
each team member
researches one other
question.
5. Look at the Presentation tips
page for some helpful
suggestions.
6. Use the information on the
Earth fact worksheet and the
photography links to prepare
your PowerPoint
presentation. Create the
following slides:
Title page
(invent a name)
Your names
Five more slides
(one by each member of
your team)
Remember to include
photographs, pictures and
diagrams.
General
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/solarsystem/earth/index.shtml
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth
www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/introduction/earth-introduction
http://geography.about.com/od/physicalgeography/a/fourspheres.htm

Composition of the Earth

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Inside.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/oils/changesrev1.shtml
http://www.science.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/inside-the-earth

Atmosphere
http://simple.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atmosphere
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/rocks_metals/6_clean_air1.shtml
www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/introduction/earth-introduction - atmosphere
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/atmosphere/older/atmospheric_gases.html

Water (the hydrosphere)

www.enchantedlearn ing.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Oceans.shtml
www.only4ukids.com /schoolprojects/earth/world_of_water.shtml

Seasons
www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/our-place-in-space/our-place-in-space - earthyear
www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/our-place-in-space/our-place-in-space - seasons
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Seasons.shtml
Class: Fair Good Excellent
Information There isnt much correct There is a good amount of There is a lot of correct
information. correct information. information.

Slides Not very good photographs,
pictures, design and text.
Participation Fair participation in all parts of
the WebQuest.
Focus Little focus on the task.
Good photographs, pictures,
design and text.
Good participation in all parts of
the WebQuest.
Good focus on the task.
Excellent photographs,
pictures, design and text.
Excellent participation in all
parts of the WebQuest.
Excellent focus on the task.

Overall impression Fair presentation. Good presentation. Excellent presentation.

Oral presentation Fair pronunciation and delivery. Good pronunciation and Excellent pronunciation and
delivery. delivery.
Congratulations!
The government of Zoob is happy with your
research. Now the government is organizing a trip
to planet Earth. You and your team are part of that
expedition. Are you ready? Pack your suitcases!
1. Look at the Evaluation sheet. _______
2. Print the Earth fact worksheet. _______
3. Answer question 1 as a group. _______
4. Assign questions 2 to 6 and a topic to each team member. _______
5. Visit the websites. _______
6. Complete the Earth fact worksheet. _______
7. Look at the Presentation tips. _______
8. Create slides for a PowerPoint presentation. _______
9. Give your presentation as a team. _______
10. Evaluate the other teams work. _______
Group members:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Use the internet to find the information to answer these
questions:
1. What is the Earth? Say where it is in the Solar System and
give a brief description.
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
4. What gases are in the Earths atmosphere? What are the
percentages of each gas?
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
5. Draw a labelled diagram of the layers of the Earth. What is
each layer made of?

2. List the four spheres of the Earth. What is each sphere

made of?
a. ____________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________
6. What is an equinox? You can use diagrams to help you
d. ____________________________________________
explain it.
3. Where can we find water on Earth (e.g. rivers)? What form
of water is in each place?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
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Here are some websites that will Create a Chart in Microsoft Word:
help you with your http://office.microsoft.com/en-
presentations. us/word/HP051900461033.aspx

Tips for your oral presentation: PowerPoint Tutorial:

Know your subject http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/ed596
Keep it simple /ppoint/pphome.htm
Speak clearly
Smile Little Things That Make a Big
Have fun Difference
(tips for your PowerPoint
If you are having fun, so is your presentation):
audience. Good luck! http://webquest.sdsu.edu/finepoints/ind
ex.htm
Nine Presentation Tips for
Students: Time Management:
http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/cla http://webquest.sdsu.edu/processguides
ssrooms/tp/student_tips /time_manage.html

Creating a Chart or a Graph: Brainstorming:

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ex http://webquest.sdsu.edu/processguides
cel_create_chart.htm /brainstorming.html

How to Make a Graph in Microsoft

Word:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4474260_
make-graph-microsoft-word.html