Gallery Walk Questions about the Solar System

Abstract

This site from SERC's Starting Point presents sample Gallery Walk questions about the solar system. Topics examined include snowball earth (driving factors, deglaciation mechanisms, development of life), the composition, structure, fusion process, and features of some stars, the subsolar point, water rich comets, the circle of illumination, seasonal changes, time zones, distinguishing characteristics of planets, earth's rotation, Mars exploration equipment, extraterrestrial life, and daylight savings time. The questions are organized according to the cognitive level at which students are engaged, using Bloom's Taxonomy. Educational levels: Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division