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**Seventh Grade** **Science Class** **Topic: The Planets Within Our Solar System**

**Poll Everywhere**: First, you are to give me an idea of how much information you know about our solar system and the planets that are within it. There will be three questions pertaining to the planets and you will not be deducted for not knowing the answer, as responses are anonymous. This will give you a little bit of background information on what you will be learning in this unit, if you do not know the answers already. All you have to do is open the site listed below and pick the answer you believe to be correct, this can be done on a computer, iPad, or phone. Please use the Poll Everywhere Site to complete this assignment. [|__Poll Everywhere Link__] **Piktochart Illustration:** We will be using Piktochart to illustrate the planets in correct order, starting with the planet closest to the sun, and proceeding on to the furthest from the sun. Illustration of the planets order will be done by inserting shapes and can be named using text boxes. Please include the sun in your drawing even though it is not a planet, but rather will help you with a visual on how the planets are arranged within our solar system. At the bottom of the page I would like a creative acronym for your benefit for easy remembrance of the how the planets are ordered. As I am not going to give you the correct ordering of the planets, my example will include the ordering of my family. The closest family member to the sun will be the oldest in the family, where the youngest family member will be located furthest from the sun. You can be as creative as you’d like with this illustration, the planets do not have to be circles if you do not wish. All I ask is for the correct order, with the acronym at the bottom of the page (Please include Pluto in your drawing). HINT: There should be a total of 9 planets  [|__Piktochart Illustration Example__] **Videothread Recording:** Using Videothread, you are to record an audio of you stating one fact about each of the planets. Start with saying the planet (in correct order from closest to sun, to furthest), and then state its fact you choose. It is easier to write down your facts first before recording yourself, this way you have minimal errors and do not have to record numerous times. Please include Pluto as well. Follow my link below to get an idea of how I recorded myself.  [|__Videothread Voice Recording Example__] **Prezi Presentation:** You are to pick your favorite planet, and create a Prezi presentation. Listed below will be the break down of what I am looking for on each slide.

Slide 1: Intro Slide includes your name, the planets name, and a picture of the planet <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Slide 2: One fact of why it is your favorite planet <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Slide 3: How far away is this planet from the sun (In miles)? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Slide 4: What is the planets radius (In miles)? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Slide 5: What is the temperature on the planet? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Slide 6: Is there water located on this planet? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Slide 7: List of sources used <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I am going to make a Prezi on my favorite planet: Venus. This example will give you an idea of what I am looking for, enjoy! <span style="color: #835ea5; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> [|__Prezi Presentation Example__] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**Wix Website:** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Once all work is completed, I would like you to submit it through __ [|Our Class Website]  .__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**Rubric:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #835ea5; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> [|__Planet Project Rubric__]