The students view the various planets included in the website. They are then asked to select the planet in which they are most interested. Students print the graphic of their chosen planet and return to their classroom. This picture is glued onto long construction paper. Students are asked to pretend they are an astronaut, stepping out of the space shuttle, onto their chosen planet.
Students choose describing words for the picture.
They list the words in neat handwriting underneath their pasted picture. Some students are chosen to report back to the class their partner's information. Students assist the teacher in devising K and W portions of a Solar System KWL chart. Classroom with a presentation system. Discuss the difference between a fact and an opinion.