The+Tasks

** The Task ** Your job is to collect data about your planet. Your crew of astronauts will work as a team to collect this scientific information. You will need to show your data sheet to Mission Control before blast off. *** __ Pre-flight requirements: __ __ Data Collection: __ __ Exploration, and communication: __ __ Debriefing session: __
 * * Know your destination (planet)
 * * Name your mission and design a patch (badge)
 * * Namesake (Who is your planet named after?)
 * * Distance from the Sun (How many kilometers?)
 * * Diameter (What is the distance across is your planet?)
 * * Period of revolution (How long is one year on your planet in Earth years?)
 * * Rotation period (One day on your planet equals how many hours/days on Earth?)
 * * Moons (How many? What are their names?)
 * * Atmosphere (What gases are in the atmosphere?)
 * * Temperature (How hot or cold is it?)
 * * Composition (What is your planet made of?)
 * * Other Interesting facts (Special features. Does it have volcanoes, craters, rings, valleys, etc..?)
 * Create a Cyber Postcard using a virtual postcard site //(contact Mission Control)//.
 * Present your data as a crew to your peers and Mission Control.