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=The Process=



Below is the step by step process of how to successfully complete this task. Please follow this carefully and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask the teacher.

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 * Statistical information for you planet must include:**


 * Name of planet
 * Mass
 * Size
 * Shape
 * Does your planet have any moons? (Remember Pluto has a binary moon)
 * Position in our galaxy / Proximity to other planets
 * Orbit in our galaxy
 * Temperature (Compare with neighbouring planets)


 * Note:** When determining the different measurements (Size, Mass, Distance from the Sun, etc.) students are encouraged to design their own measurements. Not copy the measurements of other planets. The 'Planet Dendron' example should only be used as a guide for the assignment.


 * After completing your statistical information, determine whether:**


 * Your planet is a planet, and how you are going to do this is by creating a **comparison table**
 * Your **Comparison table** will have one column for your planet and one column for the IAU's definition of a planet.
 * The characteristics of a planet stated by the IAU must be compared with the characteristics on **YOUR** planet.
 * Any questions regarding this part of topic please ask your teacher.

Right Click and select 'Save Picture As' to save the template to your computer. Then design your planet and its features
 * Planet Template:**

Right Click and select 'Save Picture As' to save the template to your computer. Using Microsoft Paint, draw where your planet's orbit would go.
 * Orbit Template:**

- Name of planet (2 marks) - Picture of Planet (4 marks) - Mass (4 marks) - Size (4 marks) - Shape (2 marks) - Does your planet have any moons? (2 marks) - Position in our galaxy / Proximity to other planets (4 marks) - Orbit in our galaxy (4 marks) - Temperature (4 marks)
 * Marking Guide: Total Assessment – 40 marks**
 * Statistical Section: 30 marks**

Students’ responses should go into greater detail than just providing statistical data. Marks will be awarded for not only statistical information but also the explanation that is provided with it.

- Is your planet a planet? (2 mark) - Comparison Table – Your Planet vs. IAU’s definition of a planet (4 Marks) - Students Planet Comparison (4 marks)
 * Comparison Section: (10 marks)**