Learning Exercise

Create a Solar System powerpoint presentation

Students will create a powerpoint presentation using the Solar System reference Text & multimedia website as one of their references
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Exercise

Students will work in small groups (2-3) to create a powerpoint presentation
focusing on characteristics of a specific planet or other object found in the
Universe. Students will need to include in their presentation pictures and at
least 1 video/animation. Students will present their completed project to the
class for a final grade.

Requirements

Need to know how to use Microsoft Powerpoint program. Need to know how to use the internet. Need to know how to cite references found on this website.

Topics

Astronomy, Solar system, planets, asteroids & comets.

Type of Task

Learning Objectives

Students will become the "class expert" in their selected field by creating a powerpoint presentation using pictures and at least one animation with a minimum of 8 slides.