Our Solar System

                             A Webquest for Primary Students

INTRODUCTION

    Welcome to the launching pad.  Today you are an astronaut whose mission is to explore one of the nine planets in our solar system.  The weather is good and launch-off is on time.  10-9-8-7-6...
  

TASK

    Your task is to journey to your planet and find the answers to the questions on your worksheet.  

PROCESS

   To find the answers to your questions, click on the underlined words in RESOURCES below.   These underlined words are called a hyperlink.  When you click on the hyperlink, it will take you to the internet site where you will find the information you need. 

RESOURCES

    Welcome to the Planets                        Information on the planets

    How Old Are You on Your Planet?      Calculate your age

    How Much Do You Weigh On
            Your Planet?                                   Calculate your weight

LEARNING ADVICE

    Remember that the internet site where you go is underlined.

    Remember that this underlined site is called a hyperlink.

    Use the BACK button in the upper left-hand to return to your webquest to go to
        the next hyperlink.

    Write neatly on your worksheet.

EVALUATION

    Your work will be graded on the following:

             All questions are answered.
            Writing is neat and legible.

CONCLUSION

   After completing your mission, you will be know more about our solar system and the planets within it.

A collaboration with Ruth Collins and Wanda Meaux, Arlington Elementary Teachers