Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013

Mercury and Venus

You will learn today about the two inner most planets of our Solar System, Mercury and Venus.  Don''t forget to complete work from previous days to fill up your chart.  The second quarter ends February 15, so all work must be in by February 15!!!!

Mercury

Mercury Videos
Watch the two videos on Mercury and write down 5 interesting facts about Mercury from each video.  Discuss the atmosphere, temperature, gravity, and any other important facts about Mercury.
Video 1
Video 2

Surface of Mercury-
Describe the surface of Mercury in your own words (5-7 sentences).  How do the pictures compare to our moon?
Messenger Arrives at Mercury Click Here
Images Click Here


Venus

Venus Videos
Watch the two videos on Mercury and write down 5 interesting facts about Venus from each video.  Discuss the atmosphere, temperature, gravity, and any other important facts about Venus.  How many volcanoes are estimated to be on Venus?
Video 1
Video 2


Transit of Venus-
What is the "Transit of Venus"?
Draw a picture depicting the "Transit of Venus"
Transit of Venus 1
Transit of Venus 2


Weather on Mercury and Venus
Compare and contrast the weather on the two planets.   Discuss several ways the weather are the same and different
Mercury
Venus
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