Comparing Jovian Moons. Roles: Scnbe (collects data and lakes notes on Ihe group’s activities), Proposer (proposes hypotheses and explanations of the data). Skeptic (points out weaknesses in ihe hypotheses and explanations). Moderator (leads group discussion and makes sure everyone contributes). Activity: Compare the moons of Jupiter, drawing on the data in Appendix E.
a. Collect data on Jupiter's four largest moons from Table E.2 in Appendix E and determine which moon has the greatest density, b. Use Table E.2 to determine what other solar system moon most resembles the moon from part a in mass, radius, and density, c. Propose a hypothesis about the composition of the moon from part a, based on its resemblance to the moon from pari b, and examine potential concerns about the viability of the hypothesis d. Use Table F.,2 to determine whether there is a trend in density with orbital distance among the major moons of Jupiter; briefly describe any trends, e. Suggest a hypothesis that accounts for any trend found in part d, and discuss potential concerns about the hypothesis, f. Develop and describe an experiment that could test the hypotheses in parts c and e.
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