PLANETS POWER POINT PROJECT



PLANETS POWER POINT PROJECT

OBJECTIVE

The students will:

a) use websites and library resources to gather information about a planet and its moons

b) work in small groups to plan a slideshow presentation using a power point template

c) work in small groups to create a slideshow for their assigned planet (must include the planet’s moons)

d) present their assigned planet

DIRECTIONS

1. You will be divided into 8 groups; each group will be assigned a different planet.

2. Using the library resources and internet each group will research their planet and its moons. Listed below are some websites you may use, the librarian has also set aside a cart of book resources and you may use your textbook.

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3. Each group will then use the power point story board to plan its slideshow.

4. Groups will then use power point to create a slide show for its assigned planet. Make sure to follow the EXACT format of the story board. YOU MAY ONLY HAVE 12 SLIDES AND YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS, YOUR GRADE WILL BE AFFECTED BY NOT FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS.

5. Groups will then present their slideshows to the class. THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS ON THIS DATE, MAKE SURE TO COME PREPARED. I suggest you make more than one copy of the presentation and have more than one group member keep a copy.

6. As the groups present their planet you are to complete a table of facts about each planet.

7. Groups will be graded on a predetermined rubric (refer to back of paper).

Project is due: May 11th- B-Day ( Periods 6 and 8) and 2nd period

or May 12th if A-Day ( Periods 3, 5, 7)

POWER POINT

STORY BOARD

SLIDE # 1

SLIDE # 2

SLIDE # 3

SLIDE # 4

1: TITLE SLIDE

Include: name of planet, picture of planet, students’ names

Add an interesting fact ( “Did you know…..”).

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2: MAIN IDEA

Include what the presentation is on and what is it’s significance. Identify the key points that will be addressed in the presentation

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3: PLACE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Identify its order from the sun. Include its average distance from the sun. Is it an inner or outer planet? Insert graphic of solar system with all 9 planets labeled.

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4: SIZE OF PLANET

Include the diameter, mass. Compare the planet to

earth (bigger, smaller, same).

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SLIDE # 5

SLIDE # 6

SLIDE # 7

SLIDE # 8

5: APPEARANCE (from space and if on the planet).

Give a description of the planet. List physical & chemical characteristics(solids, liquids, gases). Include a graphic.

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6: ROTATION

Describe the planet’s rotation (the tilt on its axis, if it has seasons, etc.). Include the rate of rotation (earth time).

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7: REVOLUTION

Describe the orbit of the planet around the sun(shape of orbit and how long it takes to orbit in earth years).

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8: PLANET COMPOSITON

What is it mostly made up of? (elements, compounds)__________________________

SLIDE # 9

SLIDE # 10

SLIDE # 11

SLIDE # 12

9: ATMOSPHERE

Describe the planet’s atmosphere. List the dominant gases. Describe its temperature (Is it always constant?). Explain its gravity. How much would you weigh there?

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10: SATELLITES & RINGS

Define satellite & rings. List the number of satellites & rings.

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11: TOP TEN FACTS

Create a top ten list (Lettermen style) of the most interesting facts your group learned about your planet.

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12: BIBLIOGRAPHY

Include any sources/references that you used.

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THE PLANETS

POWER POINT PROJECT RUBRIC

GRADING SCALE: A: 100 – 90 B: 89 – 80 C: 79 – 70 D: 69 – 60 F: 59 - below

FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS (4 points for each)

______ Presentation consisted of 12 slides.

______ Slides are in correct order.

______ Group was prepared with presentation.

STORY BOARD (4 points for each)

______ Completed story board.

______ Included name of planet, picture and group member’s names. (1st slide)

______ Identified the main idea of presentation. (2nd slide)

______ Identified the location of the planet from the sun. Graphic is included. (3rd slide)

______ Identified planet as an inner or outer planet. (3rd slide)

______ Compared planet size to earth; mass and diameter were given. (4th slide)

______ Gave a description of the planet. (5th slide)

______ Described the planet’s rotation, gave the exact rate of rotation. (6th slide)

______ Described the planet’s revolution. (7th slide)

______ Described the planet’s composition. (8th slide)

______ Described the planet’s atmosphere; included the dominant gases and temperature. (9th slide)

______ Defined and identified the satellite and rings. (10th slide)

______ Created a top ten list of interesting facts. (11th slide)

______ Included a bibliography. (12th slide)

POWER POINT BASICS (4 points for each)

______ Used correct grammar, spelling and mechanics.

______ Organized data within each slide.

______ Al least 3 of the slides have a picture or graphic.

______ Creatively designed; a variety of audio and visual images were used.

______ Font size makes slides easy to read from the distance.

PRESENTATION (4 points for each)

______ All group members participated in presentation.

______ Student uses a clear audible voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms.

______ The overall presentation has a professional look.

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