8.++Astronomy


 * __Galaxies:__**
 * __ [|Galaxy 101] __**
 * __ [|Journey Through Time] __**


 * __ Astronomy Projects and Links __**

**__The Twelve Tourist Wonders of the Solar System: Brochure Project__**
 * Objective: Communicate what you have learned about the solar system and its amazing features. **

Listed below are 12 wonders of the solar system. Choose 6 "wonders" and design a travel brochure. Your goal is to attract space travelers to each destination. __Consider the highlights of each:__ Why might a person go there? For beauty? Adventure? What might you observe there? What is the temperature? How long would it take to travel to this destination, from Earth? What planets are nearby?


 * Be descriptive and provide some general information about each destination. Also include at least 1 image per "wonder".**
 * How you will be graded: **
 * Wonder # || Picture/Image || General Description || Why would someone want to travel there? ||
 * 1 || 2 pts || 5 pts || 3 pts ||
 * 2 || 2 pts || 5 pts || 3 pts ||
 * 3 || 2 pts || 5 pts || 3 pts ||
 * 4 || 2 pts || 5 pts || 3 pts ||
 * 5 || 2 pts || 5 pts || 3 pts ||
 * 6 || 2 pts || 5 pts || 3 pts ||
 * __List of Wonders:__**
 * Olympus Mons -- Valles Mariners**
 * Valhalla on Collisto - Herschel on Mimas**
 * Great Cliff on Miranda -- Red Spot "Storm"**
 * Dark Spot "Scooter" - Rings of Saturn**
 * Maxwell Mountains - Pele Volcano**
 * Caloris Basin - Footprints on our Moon**


 * __ [|Astronomy book] __**


 * __ --- __**

**__Planet Plaque __** 15 pts

Design a plaque honoring your planet. Your plaque should outline the major factual information about the planet and its orientation in the solar system.
 * __Objectives: __**

All plaques will be displayed to the class, as part of a “Planet Scavenger Hunt” assignment done on a later date.


 * Your plaque should include the following details (clearly outlined): **


 * 1)  What is this planet’s distance (in AU) from sun?
 * 2) What is this planet’s position in line from sun?
 * 3) What is rotation time (length of a day)?
 * 4) What is revolution time (length of year)?
 * 5) What is the composition of the atmosphere?
 * 6) Is it a terrestrial or gaseous planet?
 * 7) Does it have rings and/or moons? If so, how many?
 * 8) What makes this planet unique?
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">At least 2 images of the planet.

[|Windows to the Universe]

[|Constellations]

[|Interactive Life Cycle of a Star]

[|Cosmos for Kids]

[|Hubble]

[|HR Diagram Worksheet Link]


 * __ THE MOON Links __**



[|Phase of Moon Quiz] [|actual phases of moon] [|moon cartoon] [|moon sun earth interactive]


 * __ The Earth Links __**
 * __ [|rock cycle] __**


 * The pictures below are for ideas-generation only. You will need to design (or borrow a design) a board for your game. Be CREATIVE!!! Think of games you have at home or have played before. Remember, your board should have a solar system theme. **