Intergalactic Planetary
For this assignment I worked with one other classmate. We were asked to make 5 different models of planets. We drew the models on paper. The first one was a model of the solar system with all the planets in it. The second model was also a model of the solar system. This model was labeled and correctly scaled showing the distance between each planet as well as the size of the planets. In the third model we added more detail and information about the planets. In the fourth model we calculated escape velocity on multiple planets in our solar system as well as for planet x.(A fictitious planet given to us by our teacher) With the fifth model we had to make predictions about four planets in our solar system based off information we were given about them we also had to find the orbital period and our weight on planet x, planet y and earth.
Calculations:
The formula for force of gravity is F = G m1m2/r2 which is equal to gravitational constant times mass 1 times mass 2 divided by distance squared.
The formula for orbital period is T = 2πd/vb which is equal to 2 times pi time distance from the sun/velocity.
Reflection:
In this project I felt that I did well in collaborating with my partner. My partner was someone that I got along with well and we split up the workload evenly. We were both on task and hard-workers. That made doing the project easier and faster. I felt more productive overall. I also did a good job with conscientious learning. I paid attention and took effective notes when we were learning the formulas. I learned that I have an interest in space and learning about how different elements of space correspond to each other. For my next project I plan to work on character. I would like to challenge myself to be more of a leader in my group. I would also like to work on my critical thinking. I am usually very black and white and I want to think outside the box more in the future if I can.