The Planets and the Solar System
Fridays from to
Planet Mercury Project
It is scientifically proven that Mercury has a very thin to almost non-existent atmosphere. Knowing this, any space debris, objects, and/or celestial bodies will hit the planet Mercury at full speed and force.
Also, keep in mind that even though Mercury is the most Iron-Rich Planet in the solar system, a heavy mineral, it is less dense and lighter presay than Earth.
Project Directions:
Create the Planet Mercury (Goals of this Project)
· Make your planetary Mercury model as light as possible without any protective layer(s). Remember Mercury does not have an atmosphere to protect it in space.
· Along with making your Planetary Mercury model as light as possible, you need to make sure that your model will be able to withstand any amount of force without coming apart.
· If hit by the forces and leaves dents (or craters) on your model and your model DOES NOT come apart that’s ok.
· Next week, bring your models to class and I will have three objects of varying weights (one light, one moderately heavy, and one heavy). I will take each object and hurl it into your model. Remember your model needs to be as light as possible but still be able to withstand any force coming to it.
· If your model does not fall apart, you have successfully completed the project.
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