THE SOLAR PROJECT

You have been selected to help design a vacation package to one of the planets in Earth's solar system. You and your team will create a company that will put together a vacation package that can safely deliver your clients to your vacation destination. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

PART 1

• Research the planet, identify the challenges it presents to living things, and create solutions to overcome the challenges.
  
  
• Produce a vacation package highlighting the special features of the planet.
  
  
  Based on your destination, discuss the special features you want to include in the vacation package. Be sure to take notes and save them for future reference.
  
  
  http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/
  
  http://www.planetsforkids.org/
  
  http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html
  
  http://kids.nineplanets.org/intro.htm
  
  http://kids.nineplanets.org/title.htm
  
  http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
  
  

  
  
  
  

Save the information in their USB flashdrive
 as a Solarproject.doc.



PART 2

• Your team will design a rocket that has the ability to support life and special features that would enable it to complete the vacation. Use your imagination.
  
  Upload the picture to the science class Facebook group.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/732330903450857/
  
  Comment the other groups spaceships. Try the space games posted in the group
  
  
  PART 3
  
  
  Present your vacation package to your classmates. Be professional, speak in a clear voice, and use visual aides to help present your idea.
  
  
  Goto http://www.voxopop.com/group/7125e303-ebd4-494e-a1a5-46c8f67ea8d0 , listen to the questions in the SOLAR PROJECT talkgroup and record your answer.