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Science - Two Week Assignment - Due Week 10 

Read the fact sheet about Galileo Galilei. Think about the contributions of past astronomers. Compare one astronomer from the past, and their findings, research, contributions and understandings of the Solar System to that of a modern day astronomer/scientist. Please refer to some great links/sites on the home page of the Blog to assist you in your research.   

This research can be presented anyway you choose. For instance, as a children’s book, as an online information book, a Website, a 'Prezi' or an 'iMovie'.  All assignments will be presented in Week 10.

     Marking Criteria for Science Astronomer Assignment Term 3

Criteria	Possible Marks	Mark
Title	/2
Use of labelled diagrams/pictures	/4
Use of descriptive language/words	/5
Inclusion of many interesting facts	/5
Presentation	/5
Bibliography	/3
Research	/5
Spelling, grammar & punctuation	/3
Effort	/8
Total	/40

To assist with your research project on space exploration please see links to some wonderful sites below:

Space.Com - Famous Astronomers

Famous Astronomers

Modern Astronomers

Schools AtoZ

Celebrating Space Exploration

Space Discovery for Kids

ESA Kids

Planet Quest Historical Timeline of Space Discovery

Spacekids Timeline 

Discoveries of Space Timeline

Space Exploration Timeline

50 Years of Spaceflight

Exploration Timelines

Space Exploration and Astronomy

There are many more resources on the Internet, but these might be a good start!