Planet Scavenger Hunt

Print out this worksheet to help you answer questions about the planet you are researching. Take notes from the books, magazines, or online resources provided. Be sure to give credit to the author of the book or Webpage you get your information from. When you have finished your scavenger hunt, organize your information into a final product such as a poster or slideshow, book, or brochure. It has been divided into sections to help you better organize your final project. Ask your teacher for more details.

1. Name of planet:____________________

3. Number of rings:_____

4. Length of day (rotation):__________

5. Length of year (revolution):_______________

6. Diameter:_______________________________

7. Distance from the sun:____________________

8. Temperature: In daytime________________________
At night___________________________

9. Is your planet an inner or outer planet?_______________

10. Surface composition (describe your planet) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. Special features or interesting facts about your planet
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