Students learn planetary characteristics. Small groups Galaxsee software, Web site URL's Exploration Students search for information about the size, composition, and surface features of objects in the solar system Individual or pairs Web sites, cd-rom, keypals, Ask the Expert Explanation Students develop a summary of their research to post on blackboard web site. Discuss findings on discussion board. Small groups and whole class Internet and Blackboard access Extension Students discuss questions about the origination of the objects in the solar system and differences among them. Whole class Web Discussion Board Evaluation Students conduct a WebQuest.
Students begin to understand the connectivity of objects in the solar system by a common source.
Investigation is prompted. Student WebQuests are scored using a rubric that is developed for this module.