PLANETARY SCIENCE SCAVENGER HUNT

For the Planetary Science unit, you will be required to complete the following scavenger hunt. Attached is a list of several items you may choose to do. Even though we may spend some time in the library, the research is up to you! The maximum amount of points awarded is listed on the side. Turn in your projects one at a time as you finish them so that they do not pile up! The final deadline for all submissions is December 19^th. You may do as few or as many as you would like but this is YOUR grade! THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT!

The Project will be graded as follows: A: 90-100+ points

B: 80-89 points

C: 70-79 points

D: 60-69 points

F: below 60 points

Points	Project Options	Details & Requirements
25	Prepare a poster timeline of all past and current NASA missions to Mars. Give the name, dates, and explain the purpose of each mission. Be sure to note whether or not the mission was successful and what type of information was gathered.	ü Min. poster size 17”x22” ü Include reference info on bottom of poster.
20	Write a short science fiction story about Pluto. The story should be based on scientific facts, but take place in the future.	ü Minimum 300 words. ü Include Title ü Typed report
5	Explain what the names Mars, Phobos, and Deimos mean. Include who named them.	ü Include Title ü Typed report ü Include reference
25	Prepare a Movie Billboard that gives a listing of times when Mars can be viewed in our nighttime sky. Also include the location of the planet in the sky. Pictures or drawings should be added.	ü Min. poster size 17”x22” ü Movie Themed ü Picture attached
30	Create a game that involves answering questions about the planets in the solar system.	ü Include any instructions, game pieces or answer keys. ü Typed instructions
20	Create a poster of Mars identifying its main geological (what the planet is made of) features. Atmospheric features may also be included. 3-D attachments may be included for bonus points. (up to 5 points)	ü Min. poster size 17”x22” ü Include Pictures ü Mars related
50	Visit the Mars exhibit at Adler Planetarium. Write a one page report on the exhibit. Include an admission ticket as your proof of receipt. {1300 So. Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL}	ü Typed report ü Include Title ü Must have ticket
35	Design and build a model of a vehicle that could be used for transport on the surface of mars. Include a detailed explanation of your design choice. For example, what type of fuel will your vehicle use? Overall design must be based on conditions on Mars or the moon. Labeled model must be brought into school. (Can use clay, Legos, cardboard, car models, etc.)	ü Physical model ü Design explanation and detail key ü Mars or moon related
20	Write a report on any of the following astronomers: Percival Lowell Tycho Brahe Johannes Kepler Clyde Thombaugh Nicholas Copernicus Edmund Halley Maria Mitchell Claudius Ptolemy Annie Jump Cannon	ü Typed report ü Minimum 300 words ü Include title ü Include reference info ü Include BioPoem ü Include Picture ü Must be original work (NOT COPIED FROM INTERNET)
15	Find 5 articles concerning Pluto from current (this year’s 2007-2008) newspapers, magazines, journals, or internet. Write 3+ sentences describing each article.	ü Include Title ü Typed report ü Include reference ü Include articles
15	Scientists are changing their views about life on other planets such as Mars due to some of the places on Earth where life has been found. List 3 instances that life has been found in under extreme conditions here on Earth. Include or draw a picture.	ü Include Title ü Typed report ü Include reference ü Include articles or pictures
50	Design a physical model of a space suit showing what astronauts or people in the future will be wearing. Include a description of what is needed.	ü Typed summary description of model ü Life size or doll size acceptable