ACTIVITY TITLE: INTERGALACTIC EXPLORERS


SUBJECT AREAS: Astronomy, Space Studies


YOUR INVESTIGATION:


Earthlings are slowly destroying their planet through abuse of their natural resources.
You and your team have been commissioned by the United Earth Alliance to conduct an exploration of the moons of the solar system to locate sites for possible colonization.
Create a chart showing the moons you will choose and the attributes they have that support your choice.



QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOU:

1. Which moons will be too hot or too cold even for biodomes?
   
2. Is there any form of water on any of the moons?
   
3. Is there any atmosphere injurious to man-made materials?
   
4. Where will a difference in gravity be a problem?
   
5. Are there any natural resources we can use?
   
6. Will the moon's orbit cause any difficulties?
   
7. What other factors can you discover to guide you in your choice?
   
   
   
   

SITES TO SEARCH:


http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html



http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets



Activity created by Joan Berger
Internet Educational Consultant
jberger5@concentric.net