Dear Earthlings,

In order to please the alien creature who poses as "Mr.L" in room 105, you will have to complete the following interplanetary tasks...1. Create a chart comparing each planet's position in regards to the sun, each planet's revolution and rotation rate and compare the number of naturally- occurring satellites that orbit each celestial body.2. Create a Venn Diagram comparing the inner and outer planets.3. Pass the Solar system quiz... which tasks one and two will help you do. ...And you thought the book-"My teacher is an Alien" was fiction! The joke is on YOU! Good Luck Earthlings...

The following information will help you unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way galaxy.

Pluto is no longer considered a planet so simply cancel the PIZZAS and you will be fine.

Your sun is just an average size star that burns hydrogen and helium. It looks so large simply because it is close to you.

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Mercury

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Venus

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Earth

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Mars

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Jupiter

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Saturn

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Uranus

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Neptune

http://quizlet.com/7911782/inner-planets-quiz-flash-cards/

As Earthlings we realize that your "small" cranial cavities need to be enlarged...so below is the following intergalactic link. The expanded knowledge should help with your Venn Diagram task and your quiz scores.

Good luck Earthlings!

Venn Diagram Rubric

1. Diagram is titled _____2. 3 differences are numbered and labeled ______3. 3 Similarities are numbered and labeled ______4. Venn diagram displays proper grammar and written mechanics ______

** 0 to 5 point continuum will be used to evaluate each category

https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/UvBwum6yr7d3tQ/edit

Planet chart rubric1. Chart is labeled _________2. X axis is labeled _________3. Y axis is labeled _________4. Proper categories are created and labeled ______5. Correct information is place in proper categories _____6. Chart is neat ...readable... etc. _________

** 0 to 5 point continuum will be used to evaluate each category

http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/uc/solar_system/2/ucss2_1a.html

http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Display=Moons