Space

A WebQuest for Grade Six

Designed by:

Kara Kline

July 23, 2003

Space is such an interesting topic with many unknown facts.  Much time and money has been spent in explorations of the planets.  We do know some information, more information on some planets than others. You will be taking a quick journey during this webquest to sort through the facts about the planets.

For this task, you will be completing a table that will be hold various facts about the planets of our universe.  Web sites will be provided to direct you in your searching.

1.   You will require a copy of the Space Worksheet for this task.
2.   To find the information on each planet, click on the links listed below.  There are two links listed for each planet so be sure to check both to find your answers.

          Mercury                              Venus                              Earth

          NASA Kids                           NASA Kids                     NASA Kids

Enchanted Learning               Enchanted Learning         Enchanted Learning

             Mars                                     Jupiter                                 Saturn

       NASA Kids                            NASA Kids                          NASA Kids

Enchanted Learning               Enchanted Learning           Enchanted Learning

                 Uranus                               Neptune                                Pluto

           NASA Kids                        NASA Kids                          NASA Kids

Enchanted Learning            Enchanted Learning             Enchanted Learning

Space is such an interesting topic.  We know so much about it but there is so much that has not even been touched!  Do you think we will ever get to know all there is to know about space?