Unit 2 Real-World Unit Projects
Problem Solving in Science: It's Out of this World
Task | Process | Guidance | Resources | Conclusion
Task
- Research the planets of the solar system and use your knowledge of decimals and fractions to compare Earth to rest of the planets
- Create a presentation that includes the information you have gathered in Task1.
Process
- Use the Internet to research the planets of the solar system and find the diameter, speed of travel, mass of each planet and distance from the Sun. Write 1-2 paragraphs comparing Earth and the rest of the planets.
- Create a presentation that includes four bar graphs, each one displaying the research you found about the planets.
Guidance
- If you are having difficulties with a particular challenge, fill out the table to organize your data.
Planet |
Diameter |
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Distance from Sun |
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| Mercury |
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| Venus |
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| Mars |
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| Jupiter |
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| Saturn |
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| Uranus |
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| Neptune |
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- Some of the presentations that you could create are a Web page or a poster. The bar graphs should show the diameter, speed of travel, mass, and distance from the Sun.
Resources
Use the internet to research keywords such as planets and solar system.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have finished your journey through the solar system! It is amazing that math can be found in every dimension of life. Fractions and numbers are an intricate part of science and now you have gained knowledge about the solar system. As a reward of your hard work, you have experienced the world through the perspective of a mathematician. Good job on these challenging tasks!