Project+Based+Learning+Activity

=Science - Planetary Tourism=


 * Briefing: **
 * The CEO of the Zip-it Travel Agency wants to be the first to locate a space hotel around a planet in our solar system. They have contracted with our class to identify the planet best suited for tourism. The company wants to know which planet has the most options for exciting, extreme activities never tried on Earth and amazing sights people only imagine. **


 * Our class was contacted because we have the most creative and innovative thinkers in the industry. Zip-it Travel Agency knows we can come up with the once in a lifetime vacation they are looking for. **

Before getting started read about real plans for Space Tourism ! Also read about current legislation of [|Space Tourism].

Your Task:

After briefly investigating four planets, your team will select the one you feel can best meet the needs of the client. Using the chosen planet, you will create a sensational planetary adventure, complete with recreational activities suitable for the planet. You will also plan the transportation and lodging for your planet. Please make sure that life sustaining factors are included in your design so guests will survive the visit! The information obtained will be presented at the upcoming nationally televised "Cosmic Voyage " conference held by the Zip-it Travel Agency. Your team's mission will be to develop an attractive multimedia slide show and oral presentation that convinces the citizens of Earth that your planet is the "Number One Travel Destination of the Universe."

> [|**The Solar-System.net**] > [|**The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System**] || > > [|Location Scout] > > [|Rocket Specialist] > > [|Fashion Designer] > > Events Planner > **Record research in your own words and be sure to cite sources.** || * ** One piece of factual information ** * The fourth slide must have your graph or chart and an explanation. || ||
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 * * **To make a good decision about which planet would be best for orbiting, you need to have information about several planets. As a team, choose four planets you are interested in finding out about. Each person is responsible for investigating one of the planets your team is interested in choosing for your final project.**
 * ** Use these resources for background information: **
 * **Next, share your information and vote on the planets you are most interested in using for the trip. Give your top two choices to your teacher. The teacher will let you know which planet you are assigned.**
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 * * ** Begin your team research! **
 * ** Each team member should download and save a copy of the [|Planet_Research_Organizer.doc] **
 * ** Use the resources provided in Step 1 to find out about the planet selected by your team and to make comparisions to Earth. **
 * ** Share information with your team at the end of **** each research session. Be sure to cite resources so you can easily find out more about conflicting information. **
 * ** After completing the Planet Research Organizer, print a copy and get teacher approval. ** ||
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 * * **Obtain one copy of the [|Job_assignments.pdf] sheet for the team to fill out and turn into your teacher. The teacher will review your input and make a final decision on your job assignments.** ||
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 * * **Begin your job research ! **
 * ** Each team member should download and save a copy of their own Job Assignment . **
 * ** Each team member should download and save a copy of their own Job Assignment . **
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 * ** Time to design your presentation! **
 * ** Each group member will be responsible for 4 slides about their job. **
 * ** Three slides must contain the following: **
 * ** An explanation of the information **
 * ** Two creative ideas relating to the information **
 * ** One realistic picture of the factual information **
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 * * **Polish your presentation**
 * ** Practice your section at home at least 3 times. Your audience should sign your practice slides. **
 * **As a group:**
 * **Create your opening title slide with a picture of the planet**
 * **Invent a catchy slogan for your trip**
 * Make a slide with all resources listed
 * **Create a closing slide with your names and a final statement about your planet**
 * **Plan the opening and closing for the presentation**
 * Practice the entire presentation