Jupiter's Moons | Space Science Research Project Template | Digital + Print

A research project template centered on Jupiter’s moons lets students channel the intrigue of volcanic Io, ocean-hiding Europa, and magnetized Ganymede into structured, NGSS-aligned inquiry. By guiding learners through milestones - it could be done posing a question ('Which moon is the best target for life hunting?'), gathering mission data, modeling tidal heating, analyzing imagery, and communicating results - the template ensures every student practices real scientific reasoning instead of memorizing moon trivia. Teachers gain a reusable scaffold that integrates physics, geology, and astrobiology, streamlines assessment, and harnesses the built-in wow factor of 90-plus moons to keep engagement high while delivering rigorous, evidence-based learning. With this in mind, let's engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.

This Jupiter's moons 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 Jupiter's moons. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well.

THIS JUPITER'S MOONS 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 JUPITER'S MOONS 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.