You are part of a team of alien scientists from the planet Zoob.Two months ago your team discovered a new planet, the Earth.The government of Zoob wants to send an expedition to Earth but before that, they need some information about the new planet. Your team must find the information about the Earth and write a report.

Destination Earth!

To complete your task follow these two steps:

1. Work in research teams of five. Browse the Internet and do research on planet Earth:

• composition of the Earth• the atmosphere• water (the hydrosphere)• day length and seasons

• Then make a PowerPoint presentation with the information. Don’t forget to include lots of pictures, diagrams and photographs.

1. Create research teams of five members.

2. Print the WebQuest checklist and check you do the WebQuest correctly.

3. Look at the Evaluation sheet to check the evaluation points.

4. Print the Earth fact Worksheet. Visit the websites on the Sources page to find the information you need to complete it. The team do question 1 together, then each team member researches one other question.

5. Look at the Presentation tips page for some suggestions.

6. Use the information on the Earth fact Worksheet and the photography links to prepare your PowerPoint presentation. Create the following slides:

• Title page(invent a name)

• Your names • Five more slides

(one by each member of your team)

Remember to includephotographs, pictures anddiagrams.

General• http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/solarsystem/earth/index.shtml• http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth• www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/introduction/earth-introduction• http://geography.about.com/od/physicalgeography/a/fourspheres.htm

Composition of the Earth

• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Inside.shtml• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/oils/changesrev1.shtml

• http://www.science.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/inside-the-earth

Atmosphere• http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/rocks_metals/6_clean_air1.shtml• www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/introduction/earth-introduction - atmosphere• www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography/weather-andclimate.html

Water (the hydrosphere)• www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Oceans.shtml• www.only4ukids.com/schoolprojects/earth/world_of_water.shtml

Seasons• www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/our-place-in-space/our-place-in-space - earthyear• www.nmm.ac.uk/gcse-astronomy/planet-earth/our-place-in-space/our-place-in-space - seasons• bbc.co.uk/science/space/solarsystem/earth/solsticescience.shtml

Class: Fair Good Excellent

Information There isn’t much correct information.

There is a good amount of correct information.

There is a lot of correct information.

Slides Not very good photographs, pictures, design and text.

Good photographs, pictures, design and text.

Excellent photographs, pictures, design and text.

Participation Fair participation in all parts of the WebQuest.

Good participation in all parts of the WebQuest.

Excellent participation in all parts of the WebQuest.

Focus Little focus on the task. Good focus on the task. Excellent focus on the task.

Overall impression Fair presentation. Good presentation. Excellent presentation.

Oral presentation Fair pronunciation and delivery. Good pronunciation and delivery.

Excellent pronunciation and delivery.

Congratulations!

The government of Zoob is happy whit your research. Now the government is organizing a trip to planet Earth. You and your team are part of that expedition. Are you ready? Pack your suitcases!

1. Look at the Evaluation sheet. _______

2. Print the Earth fact sheet. _______

3. Answer question 1 as a group. _______

4. Assign question 2 to 6 and a topic to each team member. _______

5. Visit the websites. _______

6. Complete the Earth fact sheet. _______

7. Look at the Presentation tips. _______

8. Create slides for a PowerPoint presentation. _______

9. Give your presentation as a team. _______

10. Evaluate the other teams’ work. _______

Group members:

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Use the Internet to find the information to answer thesequestions:

1. What is the Earth? Say where it is in the Solar System and give a brief description.

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• List the four spheres of the Earth. What is each sphere made of?a. _______________b. _______________c. _______________d. _______________e. _______________

• Where can we find water on Earth (e.g. rivers)? What form of water is in each place?

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5. Where can we find water on Earth (e.g. rivers)? What form of water is in each place? __________________________________________________________________________________________

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6. Draw a labelled diagram of the layers of the Earth. What is each layer made of?

7. What is an ‘equinox’? You can use diagrams to help to you.

Here are some websites that willhelp you with yourpresentations.

Tips for your oral presentation:• Know your subject• Keep it simple• Speak clearly• Smile• Have fun

If you are having fun, so is youraudience. Good luck!

Nine Presentation Tips forStudents:http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/classrooms/tp/student_tips

Creating a Chart or a Graph:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/excel_create_chart.htm

How to Make a Graph in Microsoft Word:http://www.ehow.com/how_4474260_make-graph-microsoft-word.html

Create a Chart in Microsoft Word:http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP051900461033.aspx

PowerPoint Tutorial:http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/ed596/ppoint/pphome.htm

Little Things That Make a Big Difference (tips for your PowerPoint presentation):http://webquest.sdsu.edu/finepoints/index.htm

Time Management:http://webquest.sdsu.edu/processguides/time_manage.html

Brainstorming:http://webquest.sdsu.edu/processguides/brainstorming.html