Authentic+Task+and+Reference

**Authentic Task**
Our task was designed so students get an idea of what the planets and stars in our solar system looks like and their size in relation to each other in real life. The hands on aspect of the task allows the students to collaborate and work as a team and researching their planets will help students be more experience when using the internet for learning purposes. Students will be using the internet to research facts and images on a planet of their choice, they will then be asked to type up a report using Word, documenting information on their planet as well as their process in working through the task. After students have known enough about their planet, they will be asked to share with the whole class what they have learned. The teacher will then put these information on the interactive white board so students get an board view of the solar system. At the completion of the task students will print out and submit their report along with their handmade models of the solar system.

We have included some suggestions and useful sites which will be listed below for teachers to look at and design their own authentic tasks based on this topic.

**References**
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Glossopedia:

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Worksheet

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Writing a report (including marking rubric) :

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Label the Solar System Activity:

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Solar system Quiz:

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Extension Activity: Observing our Moon:

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Instructions for Coating Models:

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Planet Image Cards:

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Guide for Solar System Scale Activity:

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