Planet Fans Research Project - PBL // Printable Teaching Resource // No Prep Classroom

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Total PDF size: 12 pages
Grade Level: 4-8

Formed 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant interstellar cloud, the Solar System has fascinated human beings for thousands of years. From the four rocky inner planets to the four giant outer planets, what we learn about the Solar System gives us insight into how the universe functions. For this activity, students study each planet in the Solar System and create an interactive fan to showcase their learning.

Using the Internet and/or books, the students research the planets of the Solar System (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, The Moon, The Sun) and write 3 interesting facts for each. At the bottom of each page, students research and answer supplemental questions for each topic. On the back page, students are asked to reflect on the most interesting planet they studied and how the Solar System formed.

This Project Package Includes:
- Rationale
- Step by Step Instructions
- How To Conduct Research Page
- Research Notes Page
- Solar System Template #1 - The Sun
- Solar System Template #2 - Mercury
- Solar System Template #3 - Venus
- Solar System Template #4 - Earth
- Solar System Template #5 - Mars
- Solar System Template #6 - Jupiter
- Solar System Template #7 - Saturn
- Solar System Template #8 - Uranus
- Solar System Template #9 - Neptune
- Solar System Template #10 - The Moon
- Title Page Template
- Back Page Template w/ Extension Questions
- Example Photos Page

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students are challenged to actively learn about a subject for an extended period of time. It is a form of active learning or inquiry-based learning. Project-Based Learning is in contrast to paper-based, rote memorization, or teacher-led instruction that presents established facts. Please be aware of what you are purchasing.

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