Exploring Space

Space Explorers!

Greetings Earthlings!

I am Quasar. I come from a planet far, far away.

We have been trying to study the planets in your solar

system, but our telescopes are not powerful enough to

see them. A solar system is the planets that surround

a star. I believe you call your star “the sun.”

I need your help to learn about these planets!

Your Challenge

You have been chosen by the governments on Earth

to help Quasar with his quest. We already know a lot

about our planets. Your job is to find that information

and write a summary on each planet.

Quasar’s Questions

1. How many planets are there and what are their names?

2. What is the weather like on the other planets? Think about

things like temperature. Does the planet have storms?

3. How long is a day on the other planets? How long is a year?

4. How big is each planet?

5. Find one fact you find interesting about each planet you think

Quasar would like to know?

Where to Find Information

Below are websites about planets. You will be able to find

information to complete your quest. Remember to take notes

on what you find. Good luck!

Websites

These are good websites to help you begin, but you

need check out more than one website to finish you quest!

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

These websites are full of all sorts of information to look

through if you’re still itching to find more.

http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/planets/