BiancaWQ

In order to make sure that your WebQuest stays aligned with your unit, you will need to copy and paste 3 things from your Stages 1 and 2 from Dr. Grace's wiki onto this page. (This will also help Dr. Theresa give you better feedback on your Intro, Task, and Conclusion.)

=G.R.A.S.P.S= //( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion. Note that you don't need the Standards part, though you can include it if you want.)// Attractiveness 15%, Content 25%, Originality 20%, Sources 10%, Proposal 15%, Organization 15% || =Understanding(s)= //(Copy and paste the big understanding(s) you have listed in your unit for Dr. Grace. What are the academic goals for the unit (which will also be the purpose of the WebQuest).)// •the constantly changing universe can affect Earth. •there are more galaxies and solar systems than just our own. •the moon is affected by the Earth and Sun.
 * Goal || Each Astronomer is vying to get their planet on the Discovery Channels new special on extraterrestrial life and extra-solar planets. ||
 * Role || Each student is a NASA employed Astronomer investigating extra-solar planets. ||
 * Audience || The executive producers of the Discovery Channel hosting the contest for the most unique, life sustaining planet that is different than our own Earth. ||
 * Setting || Each Astronomer is submitting their extra-solar planet to hopefully be featured on the new Discovery Channel special. ||
 * Presentation || Each Astronomer will create a 3D extra-solar planet created in Google Sketchup on their computer.

=Introduction= Welcome astronomers to the opportunity of a lifetime! I can speak for my fellow Discovery Channel Executives that we are excited you have made the decision to work with us on this new televised broadcast. It is an honor for us to include your work in our program and we cannot wait to see what you have created for our extra-solar planet televised broadcast. =Task= The Discovery Channel is taking applications for creations of a planet that can support life outside of our Solar System and Galaxy for a special on extraterrestrial life and extra-solar planets. As a NASA employed Astronomer investigating extra-solar planets you decide to take your knowledge and enter an application. Like any contest there are stipulations. The Discovery Channel executives are looking for planets that are unique, can sustain life, and do not look like Earth. In order to be selected for the televised broadcast you must first submit a proposal of what you would include on your planet and how your planet can support life. If your proposal is selected as a finalist you must then create a visual of your planet and give a presentation to the Discovery Channel Executives. The Astronomer selected will have their planet featured on the Discovery Channel special and will be an expert featured on the special as well =Conclusion= Congratulations your planet has been chosen for our broadcast! You not only created a planet that could contain life but you also allowed for us to make the connection to extra-solar planets in our universe. Your planet was both creative and scientifically accurate and truly could be what another planet outside of our solar system may be like. The broadcast will air quite soon and you will be notified of the air date well in advance. Don't forget to keep your mind open and continue to think what could be different on a planet unlike our own.