Exoplanets | Space Science Research Project Template | Digital + Print

A research project template focused on exoplanets lets middle and high school students tackle one of today’s most exciting frontiers with a clear, NGSS-aligned roadmap. As this can help students pose questions such as “How do transit curves reveal planet size?” or “What makes a world potentially habitable?”, students integrate physics, chemistry, data analysis, and engineering design while practicing evidence-based reasoning and collaborative problem-solving - the same workflow used by real telescope teams. For teachers, the template streamlines planning and assessment: milestones and different sections are already scaffolded, so class time centers on feedback and inquiry rather than logistics. The cosmic “Are we alone?” hook can sustain engagement, yet the structured process ensures every learner gains rigorous experience in authentic scientific investigation. With this in mind, let's engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.

This exoplanets science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the topic of exoplanets. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this exoplanets science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.

THIS EXOPLANETS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

• Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
• To extend students
• To increase scientific literacy in your class
• A weekly reading task
• Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
• To inspire students on a particular topic
• Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS EXOPLANETS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE:

• 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
• 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form

Please note: That the Google Doc / Microsoft Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.