Astronomy Jeopardy

This is what scientists think it would look like if a black hole devoured a star!

Check out this NASA article about it! 

Solar System Webquest

You will be responsible for: 

1. Identifying the planets in the solar system by name and relative location from the sun.
2. Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous).
3. Describing the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.
4. Researching and reporting on the use of manmade satellites orbiting Earth and various planets.

• Your first assignment is to complete the Classifying the Planets Worksheet. Divide the worksheet up so that group members 1-4 each complete an equal amount of tasks on the worksheet. Use the following websites:

Solar System Exploration – Our Solar System
The Planets & Dwarf Planets
Our Solar System 
SkyandTelescope.com - Observing Celestial Objects 
Astronomy.com For Kids - The Solar System Windows on the Universe - Meteors
The Nine 8 Planets - Scroll down and select a planet!

WHEN YOU ARE DONE: 

Ms. Paleologo will check your worksheet. Then you will create a full-page diagram of the solar system including: 

1. The sun 
2. All 8 planets 
3. The Asteroid Belt 
4. The Kuiper Belt 
5. The Oort Cloud 
IN THE CORRECT ORDER 

You may use the internet as a resource, but you may not print a diagram and paste it to your paper.