Voyager 1 and 2 | Space Science Research Project Template | Digital + Print

Bring the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 missions to life with a structured research project template that turns one of the most iconic space exploration stories into rigorous, student led learning for middle and high school science. Students investigate real mission goals, discoveries, and the scale of the solar system by completing a one paragraph summary, a mathematics connection that uses distance, speed, time, and data trends, and an engineering or technological connection exploring spacecraft design, power systems, instruments, communication across vast distances, and the choices that keep probes operating for decades.

A five term glossary strengthens key space science vocabulary, while the inquiry section is easy to differentiate with three core challenging questions plus two optional sets of three additional questions, one more accessible for younger learners and one more advanced for older students, so you can tailor the level without rewriting anything. The creative item space boosts engagement and ownership while keeping students focused on accurate science, and the included 20 point rubric streamlines self, peer, or teacher assessment with clear expectations. With extra teacher guidance for smooth implementation, this Voyager research project is ideal for astronomy units, physics applications, STEM history connections, and independent or group investigation tasks.

This Voyager 1 and 2 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 Voyager 1 and 2. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well.

THIS VOYAGER 1 & 2 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 VOYAGER 1 & 2 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.