Tour of the Planets

As the students in our class began studying the solar system, we wanted to create a project to showcase our new learning. Instead of presenting normal reports, our class decided to create a "Tour of the Planets." We would transform our classroom into a solar sytem touring spaceship, become tour guides (as well as visiting scientists and resident aliens), and give a first-rate tour of our solar system. Students formed teams and researched their planet, quickly becoming experts. Our students wrote very creative skits for their tour guides - many involving interviews with aliens from each planet. The final part of this project was creating powerpoints (How good can a tour be without incredible visuals?).

We handed out tickets (free, of course) and were extremely pleased with our turnout. Our spaceship was packed! The video below contains pictures from our tour. You may want to pay attention to some of the food served - Milky Ways, Moon pies, and Tang (most of our students didn't get that last joke). Some of our wonderful homeroom moms also carried on the tradition of a Mr. Brown facecake - this may be the best one yet. The Tour of the Planets is one of my favorite projects of the year. It involves research, science, writing, drama, reading, technology, and teamwork.

I was so pleased with the creativity of our kids. Their voices and humor shone through each part of their presentation. We hope you enjoy!

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