Intergalactic Planetary

Process:

For the first two models I was with my group of Ally and Keeley. We first started by thinking of all the planets in the solar system, then went onto paper to draw it out. Even if we didn't know the complete order we knew all the names of the planets. We drew them out in the order we thought. Then for model two we found more information on the size of each planet compared to each other and how long each day lasted on each planet. We all contributed with what we thought the exact order was of the planets and anything we thought needed to be added to the solar system.

For the next models we changed into partners, my partner Katie and I started on model three. We first decided on which two planets we wanted to do for model three, one gas and one rocky planet. We ended up deciding on Uranus and Venus. We then started on the Equation for Force of Gravity and the equation for gravity. Model four was a bit more difficult because we had to look at data and find a phenomena (pattern in the data) and then show how that pattern works. We then added in planet X. We then solved for the acceleration due to gravity of Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Planet X. Writing down more info of restraints and unanswered questions, ect.

For Model 5A we first came up with four different predictions we came make using the data and orbital patterns. Then we wrote out what each prediction was based upon and what causes us to believe that. We also wrote if there was an equation or not and different definitions of words and phrases used. For model 5B we were given another planets (planet Y) mass and such. We then computed the force of gravity of planet X, planet Y, and Earth. For the second mass in that equation we used our own weight and the first mass is the planet's mass. We then solved for the orbital period of planet X, Y and Earth. In the end I think the models turned out very well and it worked very well in each group.