NASA Glenn Videoconference: Exploration of the Solar System/Space and the Solar System
Pre-Conference Activity: If so instructed by your teacher, print out 2-3 Solar System Object worksheets.
NASA Glenn Videoconference: Exploration of the Solar System/Space
and the Solar System
Pre-Conference Activity: If so instructed
by your teacher, print out 2-3 Solar System Object worksheets.
It is suggested that the class be divided into small groups with each group researching 2 or 3 planets, moons, or the asteroid belt. Worksheets are provided to record information.
Materials Needed:
- Computers with Internet access
- 3 or 4 Worksheets per Group
- Reference sources
Procedure:
Research and gather information about your assigned planets, moons, and/or asteroid belt using the suggested reference sources given below or sources recommended by your teacher. Complete a Solar System Object worksheet for each assigned planet, moon, or asteroid belt.
The NASA Solar System Lithograph Set can be used in lieu of the Web site if Internet access is not available in the classroom. [NASA Solar System Lithograph Set can be acquired through the NASA Educator Resource Centers.]
Suggested Reference Sources:
Internet References
Solar Views
The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
Star ChildBooks
Encyclopedia of the Solar System, (1999). Ed. Weissman, Paul R.; McFadden, Lucy Ann; and Johnson, Torrence V. Academic Press.
The NASA Atlas of The Solar System, (1996). Greely, Ronald; Balston, Raymond; and Geological Survey. Cambridge Press.
You are now ready to participate in the videoconference. After the videoconference,
complete the post-conference activity and assessment.
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