Visitors to Venus would have a pretty good idea where they are. The temperature on Venus is 850 degrees Fahrenheit! In fact, Venus has the hottest surface of any planet in our solar system. What else makes Venus unique?
Research the different planets and learn what each one is like. Then, write a fictional narrative about visiting a planet of your choice. Here are some questions to guide your research:
How do the inner planets differ from the outer planets?
What would the surface of each planet look like?
How many moons would a visitor see on each planet?
Which planets contain water?
On which planets would a visitor feel hot or cold?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learned in the note-taking boxes.
You may use search engines to research other Web sites. Or research the planets at the library. When you have finished, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your narrative.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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