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Record all data in the Captain's Log and Distance Chart in the Resources - Pick 2 planets other than Earth from the Planets link (Grandma is already on Jupiter)
- Find their distances (km), including Earth, from the sun using the Distance link
- Convert kilometers into miles. Use the conversion link
Now you are ready to begin calculating your travel plans. Use the following website to determine the lengths of each leg of your trip: Orbit Diagrams - Print a copy of the Inner and Outter Orbit Diagrams - you will only need the top view picture
- Using graph paper, trace your chosen planets', Earth's, and the sun's position
*You will trace the 6 combinations (creating 6 triangles) of 2 planets and the sun - use a ruler
*Put 2 triangles per side of the graph paper
*Plot Earth in all 6 triangles to maintain a consistant axis (for measuring angles) - Using a protractor, measure the angles of each triangle
- Determine the distances between planets (in kilometers) using the Law of Sine and/or the Law of Cosine
- Record the distances in the Distance Chart
Comparing the distances, plan the shortest route to visit your 2 cousins and Great-grandma Venus
- Determine a scale for the map
- On a poster, draw a scaled map of your journey through space
- Include pictures
Final task is to create a Space Brochure. It will include - 3 facts of each planet (the 2 you chose, Jupiter, and Earth)
- Earth's facts must be fun - be creative
- 3 facts about the sun
- 3 facts or observations you may encounter on your journey (things you may see, pass, experience, etc.)
- The shortest distance of your journey
You will present your project to the class. Happy travels :) |
