The Planets
MS-ESS1-1. - Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
Questions to Ponder
Questions to Ponder
Which astronomical body in our solar system is the most Earth-like?
Which astronomical body in our solar system is most likely to have life?
Research
Research
You will be assigned a planet to briefly research.
Answer the following questions about your planet (or moon of the planet)...
How is your planet similar to Earth?
How is your planet dissimilar to Earth?
How likely is your planet to have life on it?
Debate
Debate
Each team will present their answers to the assigned questions.
Listen to the other teams and decide which planet besides Earth would be most likely to have life. Be prepared to defend your answer.