Journal Planet/ Exploration 

2/4/6 Due Friday, May 11th 

Due date changed because of early release scheduled on Wednesday, May 9th to incorporate Finding Kind

Compare and contrast the inner and outer planets.  Information about each of the eight planets (you do not need to include Pluto) needs to be included either in the inner planets, outer planets, or similarities section of the Venn diagram.  The attached Venn diagram (given in class) can be used to complete this entry. 

Inner Planets                                Similarities                                           Outer Planets 

5 ideas in complete                    3 ideas in complete                              5 ideas in complete

sentences                                     sentences                                             sentence


OR

There has been much debate and budget reductions within NASA.  Should we as United States citizens continue to fund (with tax money) space explorations? Or should these funds be used to stimulate our economy? Explain your decision.