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 * The basics**
 * This project will last about 2 weeks (your teacher will tell you when the presentation lesson is)
 * You will be working in groups of 3
 * There will be tutorials led by your teacher on different aspects of space if you are having problems understanding an aspect
 * You will develop a presentation to share with the class on which you will be assessed

> > - a talk > - a slideshow > - a movie > - a play > - models > - posters > - something else if your teacher agrees
 * What are you learning about?**
 * Day and night (explain why we experience day and night)
 * The seasons (what causes them - how are they linked to space)
 * The planets
 * Satellites (what are they and what uses they can be put to)
 * Famous Space probes
 * Problems with space travel (why is it difficult to explore space - there are lots of reasons)
 * The presentation**
 * This could be done in any combination of the following:
 * Unless you are producing a movie there has to be some element of talking
 * 6 minutes maximum
 * It has to address all the different aspects
 * Everyone has to take part
 * plan carefully what you will show and what you will say
 * Your group will be peer and teacher assessed


 * Starting points for research are**
 * [|8Planets] is a great website about the solar system designed for KS3 students
 * [|BBC Bitesize] - this is your best starting point to develop your understanding
 * [|Brainpop]
 * [|NASA for students]
 * [|PBS Astronomy]
 * [|Discovery videos]

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 * How you will be marked**

A website designed to support the presentation
 * Examples of student work**