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planet 10

Planet 10 is a virtual model of our Solar System. There are two activities included in Planet 10…

1.0 solar system:

Explore the planets, comets and asteroids on an interactive virtual fly-through. Zoom in close on a particular planet or choose a different orbit view to see the whole system from afar. The data sheets let you discover more about some of the elements that make up our Solar System.

2.0 world builder:

Think you could create the perfect World? Here’s your chance to try. With World Builder, you call the shots. Work your way through each of the creation screens, but make your choices wisely, only certain conditions will ensure your planet is a successful place to grow and evolve.

Planet 10 showcases the latest internet technology and was created using Flash and ShockWave 8.5 which features the newly developed 3D authoring capabilities found in Macromedia Director 8.5

If you are unfamiliar with programmes using the ShockWave Plug-in, please read the following before launching Planet 10…

technical specifications:

In order to enjoy Planet 10's many features, you will need an appropriate computer and set up. Here are our recommended minimum specifications:

Windows
· Intel Pentium II processor (or higher)
· Windows 95, 98, 2000, Windows NT 4 (Service Pack 3) or Windows ME
· 64 MB or more of available RAM
· 256-colour monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
· DirectX 5.2 or OpenGL (DirectX 8 recommended)
· 3D accelerator (recommended)

Macintosh
· Power Macintosh Power PC processor (G3 or higher recommended)
· Mac OS 8.5, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.1
· 64 MB or more of available RAM (with virtual memory on)
· 256-colour monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
· OpenGL 1.1.2 (recommended)
· 3D accelerator (recommended)

Modem
Connection 56kbs or above (recommended)

Browser
Internet Explorer : Version 4 or above
Netscape : Version 4 or above
Others : Version 4 or above

Plug-ins (freely downloadable)
ShockWave Version 8.5

Installation Help
If you experience problems installing ShockWave please use this link for ShockWave FAQs

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planet 10 teachers resources

A selection of pdf files for you to download

Primary teachers of KS1 and 2 have found Planet 10 a useful resource as well. These notes below tend to be KS3 and 4 orientated - please don't be put off by this if you are a primary teacher. A primary pdf will be available soon.

P10_Data_Sheets.pdf (420k)
Information on the planets and other objects in the Solar System

Using_Planet10.pdf (60k)
Suggestions for using Planet 10 with a whole class

P10_Quiz.pdf (64k)
A Planet 10 Quiz about the Solar System

P10_Activity_01.pdf (44k)
Planet 10 Activity 1 : "Looking For Life"

P10_Activity_02.pdf (52k)
Planet 10 Activity 2 : "Changing The Earth"

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