6th Grade Space Creature: Home

Life can be found almost anywhere on Earth, from the poles to the equator, from the bottom of the sea to miles above the surface, and from dry valleys to groundwater miles below the Earth's surface.  Over the last 3.7 billion years or so, life on the Earth has adapted to almost every environment imaginable.

Question:  Do other beings exist in the universe?  How do they survive in such extreme conditions?  Well, here is your chance to imagine what creatures on other planets might look like.

Objective:  In this project, you will be assigned a planet to research.  The information you find will be used to design a creature that could survive on your assigned planet.  Before you begin, you will need some background knowledge on the  planet where your creature will live.

Part 1: Research a planet in our solar system and gather information about the different environments on the planet.

Part 2 & 3: Design a creature that could survive all of the harsh conditions on your assigned planet.

*Think about different animals on Earth and all of the different ways they have adapted to live in extreme environments.