Planet Children’s
Book Project
With your extensive knowledge of the Solar System, you have
been asked to create a children’s book about one terrestrial and one
gas giant planet. This book should be filled with exciting facts and
visuals. In addition, you must use your imagination to make this a
fictional piece of writing. Although written in storybook form, your
story must contain accurate facts and information.
Your final project will be reviewed by tough editors who will
decide if your book will be chosen for publication, so be sure to follow
the rubric.
The world of publication is tough! We are available for advice and
support throughout the research, planning, drafting, revising and
editing phases. You will also be responsible to help your peers as
editors during the process. GOOD LUCK!
Bibliography and Graphic Organizers with Facts
 A graphic organizer for each planet must be handed in (you may write or type).
 The bibliography must include at least four sources and be written in MLA format
 Please use http://www.easybib.com/ (ask if you need help!)
EXAMPLE: "EasyBib: Website Form for Your Bibliography or Works Cited List.
" EasyBib: Free Bibliography Maker – MLA, APA, Chicago Citation Styles. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. <http://easybib.com/cite/form/website>.
*Additional references can be added to your bibliography as needed.
Novice
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Research
Pts= 25
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Presentation
Pts= 25
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Creativity
Pts= 25
Organization
Pts= 25
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Does not correctly identify
and/or define terrestrial
and gas planets.
Discusses less than 3
additional facts.
Illustrations are inaccurate
or labeled incorrectly
Illustrations do not
represent information
Information does not
follow a sequence
Information has not been
proofread with errors in
the following: spelling,
grammar, sentence
structure, etc
Practitioner
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Expert
Identifies and defines terrestrial planet(5)
Identifies and defines gas planet (5)
Discusses 5 additional facts for each planet. (10)
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All of practitioner +
Includes facts about other celestial objects. (3)
Elaborates and/or explains each fact (2)
Such as, size, moons, when discovered, by
who, rotations, revolutions, etc.
T=(20)
Uses illustrations or visuals that are accurate
and interesting. (5)
T = (5)
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Includes an illustration or visual on each page. (5)
Visuals are used to reinforce information (5)
Visuals are labeled when appropriate (5)
T = (20)
Information is in book form and follows a
logical sequence. (5)
Has correct spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, etc. (3)
All of practitioner +
Includes illustration or visual of other planets
and/or objects in found in space such as
comets, moons, stars other than the sun. (5)
T = (5)
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All of practitioner +
Includes extras such as a table of contents or a
glossary. (2)
Bibliography is alphabetical (3)
Information is written in complete sentences (7)
Accurate bibliography (5)
T = (20)
Students lose points for
missing ideas from
Practitioner
Examples listed above
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FINAL
Follows a story line that is imaginative and/or
inventive (5)
Includes characters (5)
Includes a conflict and resolution (5)
T = (5)
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All of practitioner +
Enhances the storyline with technology (5)
Combines fact and fiction in an interesting way (5)
T = (20)
Exemplary! Publish as is (Score between 85%-100%) ____
T = (5)
Needs some work before publishing (Score between 70%-84%) __________
Needs work - cannot consider for publishing until changes made.
Name________________
Date_____________
SC.8.E.5.7 Center 4 Project
Graphic Organizer for Terrestrial Planet
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Terrestrial Planet Name
Name all the Terrestrial Planets
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Definition of Terrestrial Planet:
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Facts:
1. __
2. __
3. __
4. __
5. __
6. __
You may include more facts.
Name________________
Date_____________
SC.8.E.5.7 Center 4 Project
Graphic Organizer for Gas Giant Planet
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Gas Giant Planet Name
Name all the Gas Giant Planets
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Definition of Gas Giant Planet:
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Facts:
1. __
2. __
3. __
4. __
5. __
6. __
You may include more facts.
Plot Map
Climax
Rising Action
Exposition
Falling Action
Remember to consider your
Definitions
Facts
Illustrations
As listed on your rubric
for your final story!!
Storyboard Example
Resolution
Illustration
Picture
idea
Fact
Illustration
Picture
idea
Fact
Illustration
Picture
idea
Fact