PLANETS POWER POINT PROJECT

OBJECTIVE
The students will:
a) use websites and library resources to gather information about a planet and its moons
b) plan a slideshow presentation using a power point template
c) create a slideshow for their assigned planet
DIRECTIONS
1. Each person will be assigned a different planet.
2. Using the library resources and internet each student will research his/her planet. Below
are some websites you may use, the librarian has also set aside a cart of book
resources and you may use your textbook.
http://www.nineplanets.org/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/
3. Each person will then use the power point story board to plan its slideshow.
4. Use power point to create a slide show for its assigned planet. Make sure to follow the
EXACT format of the story board. YOU MAY ONLY HAVE THE GIVEN SLIDES AND
YOU HAVE SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS, YOUR GRADE WILL BE AFFECTED BY NOT
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS.
5. You will be graded on a predetermined rubric (refer to back of paper).
Project is due: November 11, 2016

POWER POINT
STORY BOARD
SLIDE # 1

1: TITLE SLIDE
Include: name of planet, picture of planet,
students names
Add an interesting fact ( Did you know..).

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SLIDE # 2

2: MAIN IDEA
Include what the presentation is on and what
is its significance. Identify the key points
that will be addressed in the presentation

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SLIDE # 3
3: PLACE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Identify its order from the sun. Include its
average distance from the sun. Is it an inner
or outer planet? Insert graphic of solar
system with all 9 planets labeled.

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SLIDE # 4

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4: SIZE OF PLANET
Include the diameter, mass. Compare the
planet to
earth (bigger, smaller, same).

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5: PLANET COMPOSITON
SLIDE # 5

What is it mostly made up of? (elements,

compounds)__________________________

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SLIDE # 6

6: ATMOSPHERE
Describe the planets atmosphere. List the
dominant gases. Describe its temperature
(Is it always constant?). Explain its gravity.
How much would you weigh there?

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SLIDE #7
7: BIBLIOGRAPHY
Include any sources/references that you
used.

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THE PLANETS
POWER POINT PROJECT RUBRIC
GRADING SCALE: A: 100 90
F: 59 - below

B: 89 80

C: 79 70

D: 69 60

FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS (5 points for each)

______ Presentation consisted of 12 slides.
______ Slides are in correct order.
STORY BOARD (5 points for each)
______ Completed story board.
______ Included name of planet, picture (1st slide)
______ Identified the main idea of presentation. (2nd slide)
______ Identified the location of the planet from the sun. Graphic is included. (3 rd
slide)
______ Identified planet as an inner or outer planet. (3rd slide)
______ Compared planet size to earth; mass and diameter were given. (4th slide)
______ Gave a description of the planet. (5th slide)
______ Described the planets composition. (5th slide)
______ Included a bibliography. (7th slide)
POWER POINT BASICS (5 points for each)
______ Used correct grammar, spelling and mechanics.
______ Organized data within each slide.
______ Al least 3 of the slides have a picture or graphic.
______ Creatively designed; a variety of audio and visual images were used.
______ Font size makes slides easy to read from the distance.