Celestial Calculations

 

Explore the following web page: http://www.athena.ivv.nasa.gov/curric/space/planets/agewt.html

You have just been hired by NASA to investigate the weight of objects on each planet in our Solar System. You have been given a 5 pound bag of potatoes and need to find out how much it will weigh on each planet (You will not be able to calculate its weight on Pluto). Once you have calculated the weights, you will need to find a way to display your data and explain your finding at the next Astronauts Convention.

 

Scoring Rubric

4 Completes calculations with no errors. Displays data in a chart or graph and explains their findings.
3 Has some errors in calculations. Displays data in a chart or graph with minimal explanation.
2 Many errors in calculations. Displays data in a chart or graph with no explanation OR Gives explanation without displaying data.
1 Minimal understanding of question. Does not display data and give explanation.
0 Answer does not pertain to question.

 

Kentucky Learning Goals and Academic Expectations:

1.5-1.9  Students use mathematical ideas and procedures to communicate, reason, and solve     problems.     

1.16  Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and  communicate information and ideas.      

2.1  Students understand scientific ways of thinking and working and use those methods to solve real-life problems.

2.8  Students understand number concepts and use numbers appropriately and accurately.

6.1  Students connect knowledge and experiences from different subject areas.

 

 

Objective Skills:

  1.  Students will multiply whole numbers by decimals.
  2.  Students will multiply decimals by decimals.
  3.  Students will use web site information to create and solve problems.
  4.  Students will display data appropriately with written explanations.

 

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