Sunday, November 27, 2011

Comparing Physical Characteristics of the Sun, Earth and Moon

Use the sites below to research and complete the "Comparing Physical Characteristics" handout.  Click on the "Research Link" under each list of topics.

Earth
Period of Rotation, Period of Revolution
Research Link 

Diameter, Composition, Atmosphere Composition, Position in Solar System
Research Link 

Mass, Temperature Ranges
Research Link 

Layers
Research Link 

Surface Features
Research Link

Moon
Diameter, Mass, Period of Rotation, Temperature Ranges, Position in Solar System
Research Link 

Period of Revolution
Research Link 

Atmosphere Composition, Surface Features
Research Link 

Layers
Research Link 

Composition
Research Link 

Sun
Diameter, Mass, Temperature Ranges, Atmosphere Composition
Research Link 

Composition, Surface Features
Research Link 

Layers
Research Link 

Position in Solar System
Research Link 

Period of Rotation
Research Link 

Period of Revolution