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.