Scientis't Worksheet on the Planets

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Planet explored:

Distance from the sun:

Diameter of the planet:

Distance from the earth:

Composition of the atmosphere (gases and their percentages):

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Number of satellites that orbit your planet:

Is there evidence of wind on your planet? Explain how much:

Describe the interior of your planet. Indicate the layers and What composes each layer:

Special features and interestm'g Inf'ormation about your planet not m'cluded in thematerial above:

Information on Your Creature

Describe in detail the special features of your creature:

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What will your creature eat on your planet?

Describe how your creature will metabolize its food source for energy:

Describe the process of respiration for your creature:

List some dangers the creature will face on the planet:

Explam' the adaptations of your creature which w1l'l help it deal with the followingfactors:

Temperature extremes:

Food intake:

Gravity:

Atmospheric conditions:

Lonelm’ess and recreation:

Climatic conditions:

Dangers the creature may encounter on the planet:

How old Will your creature be if” it was 1 year old when taken to the planet andretrieved 10 earth years later?

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Evaluation Sheetfor the Best Creature(Students and teacher can use)

Originality and creativity (20 points):

Research (40 points):

Orgam'zation and design (10 points):

Illustration of creature (10 points):

Oral presentation (20 pom'ts):

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