Tuesday, May 12, 2009

May 12th/13th Tues./Wed.

1, 4, 5th period

Today we will take a virtual tour of Saturn's system.


Click on the picture above to start your tour! Explore all the different places the simulation can take you?

On binder paper:
1. List 10 facts that you learn about Saturn or the Cassini Mission through exploring the simulation.

2. Choice: Choose from the following two essay questions to answer in 3-4 paragraphs

a. What do you think is the purpose of missions such as Cassini? NASA spends billions of dollars to send missions like Cassini into Space. Do you think it is worth it? (persuasive essay)

b. Write a guide that would go with the Cassini simulation, leading a student through important parts of the tour. Include questions that a student could answer as they follow your guide.

Ex. 1. Click on "Moon Mode" at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on Titan
a. Describe Titan's atmosphere