Planet+Project

__Day 1 Instructions__ * Choose a topic (Your topic should be one of the eight planets, Pluto, or the Sun) * Research your topic (You must take a minimum of 15 notes on your topic. Notes will be turned in with your final project.) * Resources (Make a list of sources. You are required to list at least 3. This will help you with your reference page for your final project.)

__ Project Options __

1. Power Point -- You may create a Power Point presentation using the information that you collected. You must include a minimum of 8 slides. One slide must be a reference page. You are required to include a minimum of 200 words and 2 illustrations in your presentation.

2. Poster -- You can create a poster on your topic. Your poster must be neat and organized. You should include at least 2 illustrations and 250 words of text. You must include a list of references with your poster.

3. Report -- You may write a report on your topic. Your report should be a minimum of two pages. You should use 12 point font and your report should be double-spaced. A reference list or bibliography must be included.

4. Model -- Create a model of your planet or of the solar system. A small report (minimum of 200 words) should be turned in with your model. You must also turn in a reference list.

*** You may choose another project format. Please have any other ideas approved by Mrs. Savasta before beginning. ***

__Information You May Want to Include__

* What is your topic? * Describe the "terrain" or composition of your planet. * When was it discovered and how? * Who discovered it? (if known) * How many moons does your planet have? * What is the size? * What is the atmosphere like? (if any) * Discuss a mission that was launched to explore this planet. * Are there any other facts about this planet that make it different from others?

Your project is due on Monday, December 20, 2010.