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In a recent science lesson at Sun Valley Middle, students in Anum Akhter's class explored their creativity while learning about the conditions that make a planet habitable or uninhabitable. The challenge was to create their own 3-D planets from scratch, with the added twist that they had to justify why their planet could or could not support life.
Students incorporated their own unique features and characteristics. Some created planets with harsh environments, such as scorching hot temperatures or toxic atmospheres, while others focused on planets with more Earth-like conditions, such as moderate temperatures and the presence of water.
The themes that students came up with were impressive. They ranged from watermelon, pizza, candy, and Powerpuff Girls to basketball.
Students described how their planets were designed and how their choices related to the likelihood of life. They also talked about broader factors that would influence the habitability of a planet, such as its distance from the sun or the presence of natural disasters. This activity not only provided a fun and engaging learning experience for students but also helped to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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