Planetary Travel Brochure Assignment Procedures

Objectives – Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous); Describe or explain observations carefully and report with pictures, sentences, and models; Use scientific language in oral and written communication. Planetary Travel Brochure Assignment Procedures

1. Select a planet to research.

2. Research your planet. Your brochure should contain the following:

 Diameter of planet  Distance from sun  Length of rotation  Length of day  Length of year  Number of moons  What is the planet made of?  How long would it take to get to the planet?  Three possible day-long trips on your planet—As a travel agent you should plan your trips based on what is interesting about your planet. For instance, are there any interesting surface features, moons, rings, etc.?  Three suggested items to bring—What is the atmosphere on your planet like? Will you need an oxygen tank? What  What is the temperature like? Should you bring a bathing suit, sweater, or both?

3. Make a rough draft of your brochure showing what it will look like. Show it to Mr. Hill for approval.

4. Use an 11x17 sheet of paper. Fold it into three parts. Use colored pencils and/or crayons, etc. to create your brochure. Use the example to design your brochure. Remember to include all of the required information while making it neat and creative.

Planetary Brochure Data Sheet Objectives – Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous); Describe or explain observations carefully and report with pictures, sentences, and models; Use scientific language in oral and written communication. Data for ______.

Atmosphere Composition of planet Diameter Distance from Earth Distance from Sun Gravity (How much would a person weigh? Length of Day Length of Year Number of Moons Rings Temperature Time it would take to get to planet/moon

Will tours go to a moon or the planet? Will tours include both planet and moon? Explain why. Objectives – Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous); Describe or explain observations carefully and report with pictures, sentences, and models; Use scientific language in oral and written communication. Plan activities for three days

a. Day 1 –

b. Day 2 –

c. Day 3 –

Items tourist should bring. Objectives – Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous); Describe or explain observations carefully and report with pictures, sentences, and models; Use scientific language in oral and written communication. Planet’s Distance from Earth

Planet Distance (miles) Mercury 48,000,000 Venus 67.000,000 Mars 34,000,000 Jupiter 390,000,000 Saturn 651,000,000 Uranus 1,600,000,000 Neptune 2,800,000,000

Estimated Time to Planets

Planet Time Mercury 5 months Venus 4 months Mars 9 months Jupiter 2 years Saturn 4 years Uranus 6 years Neptune 8 years