A WebQuest for 8th Grade (Science)

Designed by

Lisa M. Ochoa
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Which Planet do you want to travel to?

                   Mars                                       Jupiter                                         Saturn                                    

                            
                                

The Task

Have you ever thought of what it would be like to travel to a different planet.  Now is your chance to figure out what it would be like to travel to a different planet.  What would it be like? What would you need to bring?  You, as a group of 4 will be expected to:

• Determine the distance their planet is from Earth
• Identify the size of the planet
  
• Identify the gravity
• Determine their weight there
• Identify the climate
• Identify composition of the Planet
• Identify moons of the planet
  
• Identify Activities available (be creative)
• Be Creative and Convince the class that your planet is the best
  
• Draw or Print out a Picture of your planet in color
  
• Identify any space trips that were there
• Identify future space trips there