Part I - Observing the Images
The staff at the Cyber-Center have gathered some of the most interesting and important images of the Solar System for you to study. Pick the ten images you like the best.
Carefully observe the images. Look for shapes, patterns, and colors. Is it bright or dark; smooth or rough; solid, liquid, or gas? Try to make inferences (guesses) about the features and planets based on your observations. What kind of matter do you think the image shows? What solar system object might it be?
Keep detailed notes. In your journal, list the image number, describe what you see, and tell what you think the image shows. Skip about six lines after your description of each image for Part II of this assignment.
Sample Journal Entry: The surface appears to be solid. There are many dark, circular areas of different sizes on the surface. They look like craters. The sides around the craters seem to be higher and brighter than the dark center. The areas around the craters look smoother than the rest of the surface. I think this image shows a close -up view of the surface of the Moon.
Check your work. Read your descriptions to your peers (other students working with you). See if they can recognize the image from your description. If not, add more details and revise your descriptions.
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