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Activity no. 1: Earth and Life Science

Interstellar Crash Landing

Procedure:
1. Imagine yourself in an interstellar voyage. Your spaceship suffers mechanical problems and will be forced to
land. Fortunately they are passing through the YanibSystem , which is composed of a sun-like star surrounded by
seven planets, some of which have moons . The profiles of planets and moons of the Yanib System are listed on
the table below
2. Students are to decide the best place to land their ship.
3. Ask students to write down on a piece of paper their choice of planet or moon. Reasons for their choice should
also be written down.Reasons why they did not choose the other planets should also be included.
 Guide Questions:

1. What planet or moon did you consider landing during the activity?

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2. Why did you choose said planet over the others?

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3. What is/are the characteristics of the chosen planet that is/are SIMILAR to the planet earth?

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4. What is/are the characteristics of the chosen planet that is/are DIFFERENT to the planet earth?

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5. Given the activity and the necessary essay above, why did the earth the only habitable planet in the solar
system?

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