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Journey Through Space Wiki Home Project Information: ** Where in the Universe are we, and where are we going? ** NASA is need of more information regarding various elements of our Universe and other Universes. They also need to have a way to present it to younger children, so they can learn about our galaxy.

You will demonstrate your knowledge of astronomy by gathering data (from textbook, websites, and online databases) and creating an informative & creative webpage on our Journey Through Space Wiki. Your project will include different types of information & products as explained below.

Your project should: 1) show what you know about astronomy, 2) demonstrate teamwork, with all members contributing significant information and knowledge, 3) demonstrate understanding of the elements of an effective story, and 4) include all of the required parts. **__ All words need to be your own, do not cut and paste anything from the Internet. __**

**You will be assigned one of the following issues to research:**  **//1. History//** 9. Black Holes, Super Novas, ect. //** **The required parts of your wiki page are as follows:** **Part 1: Informational presentation**  ¶  Page title & creator’s names (Remember NO last names.)  ¶  Pictures (3-5)  ¶  List of basic facts- Create a list with a minimum of 10 important quantitative & qualitative facts about your topic.  ¶  History  ¶  Current knowledge about your topic, and how do we know this? (ie. probes, telescopes, etc)  ¶  Future plans - for learning more, etc  ¶  Controversies? Works Cited – You must use at least 3 sources. (At least one must be a print source.)
 * // 2. Exploration: Past, Present, & Future //**
 * // 3. Inner Planets //**
 * // 4. Outer Planets //**
 * // 5. Galaxies //**
 * // 6. Sun & Moon //**
 * // 7. Stars & Constellations //**
 * // 8. Comets //** **//
 * Webpage: **

**Part 2: Creative presentation: Create a fact based story about your topic for elementary aged children.** **Some ideas might be:** ** ¶  **** Write a story from the point of view of your topic. (For example, from Pluto’s point of view.) ****<span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **** Write a myth that explains your topic. (Creation, meaning, etc.) ** <span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  ** Create an 8-12 panel comic strip about your topic. ** ** Requirements **** : ** **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **** Title & authors (no last names) ** **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **** Rough draft ** **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **** Pictures (preferably your own-not borrowed.) ** **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **** Contains the following short story elements: well defined characters & setting, clear conflict, complications, climax, falling action, & resolution. **

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  Story map planning – picture with narration. (Rough draft) <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Short 3-5 minute story or info about your topic containing the following:  ** o  **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A map/picture showing the location of your topic or places. ** ** o **   **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A minimum of 8 pictures (maximum 15) ** ** o **  **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Narration ** ** o **  **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Background Music ** o   Credits (Works cited)
 * PhotoStory **
 * <span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> ¶  **   **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Name of planet, system, or area of focus or title of story. **<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
 * ALL work should be saved to your individual home drives as a back up! **


 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: blue; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Click the Word or pdf document below for the entire handout, note taking forms and rubric.

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