A Flag for Your Planet
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Astronomical Society of the Pacific
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In this activity, learners design a flag for a chosen or assigned planet. The instructions include information about flags on Earth, and a list of flag references. Learners can gather information about their planet online at www.nineplanets.org, which is similar to what's on the "Planet cards" sold by Family ASTRO. There is an extension discussion about whether the planets should become private property eventually, or perhaps be jointly owned by all of humanity. This activity targets families but can be adapted for any group of learners working together.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 6 - adult
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Planet cards from the Race to the Planets game OR
- Just use similar information from www.nineplanets.org
- Handout pages
- 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of white paper and/or construction paper for the flags
- Magic markers, colored pencils, or crayons
- (Optional) Books about flags
- (Optional) Some sticks and tape to attach the flags
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Solar System
- The Planets
- Solar System
- The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
- Public Policy
- Science and Society
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- use keyboard
- use mouse
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fraknoi, Andrew
Source Collection:
- Science After School Consumer's Guide
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Project ASTRO, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, ©2001
