Name

Date

Room

Planet Assignment
Each group will create a poster and presentation about the planet they have been
assigned.
The poster must include a drawing of the planet in color and up-to-date information
on:

The name of the planet and the origin of the name.

/10
The main characteristics of the planet:
/20
Distance from the sun
Period of rotation and revolution
Diameter in km and compare to earth
Surface temperature
Surface gravity
Unique characteristics of the planet (color, has ringsetc.)
/10
Any space missions to study the planet (in the past or upcoming)
/15
Information on any moons that orbit the planet such as names, size, and effect on
planet.

/10

All these components must be included in order for the project to receive full credit.

Each group will present their findings to the class in a 5 minute presentation. They are
the experts on this planet and should be able to answer questions on it. ALL members of
the group must participate in the presentation and demonstrate understanding to
receive full credit on this portion of the project.

/15

Other components taken into consideration during grading:

Creativity
Color and readability
Effort
Citations and references included

TOTAL _____/100

/5
/5
/5
/10