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Objective: To create an accurate model of DNA, RNA, and proteins as well as the processes of DNA replication and protein synthesis. Materials: You can use any materials available to you – be creative!

Your flip book should have at least 8 sections. Each section should relay facts from the text book. Each flap should have the name of a planet, a picture of the planet, be colored either a warm hue to depict an inner planet or a cool hue to depict an outer planet, and under the flap there should be facts about the planet from the text.

Using two or more sources, students will create a biographical sketch of their subject's most important achievements (what did they contribute to society and how has it impacted your life).

Research some aspect of the universe that interests you. It can be a planet in our solar system, a meteor, comet, a different solar system, a satellite, any space subject. Conduct research regarding the subject and write a two page fact paper, construct a visual aid and present the feature and facts to the whole class.

Grade 6 is beginning a new science unit on Planets and Other Objects in Space. For our project, students will take their knowledge of our solar system and create a 3-dimensional model of a planet assigned to them. The planets should be relatively proportioned to any moons the planet may have. The planet should be clearly labeled in some way. This is a project meant to not only see how students view the solar system, but to also showcase their creativity. Students are encouraged to use color and to get creative while learning.