Below are the conclusion questions I used to assess student comprehension and involvement.

"Are We Alone"
Internet Project Conclusion

1. Based on survey results and scientist input, what can you conclude about the existence of life beyond this planet?

2. Is there any scientific proof for the existence of life beyond this planet?

3. How does survey opinion differ from fact?

4. Discuss reasons for the variation in responses between scientists and students for survey questions 4 and 5.

5. Discuss one reason scientists give for the possibility of life beyond this planet.

6. Identify and discuss the most interesting concept you learned from our participating scientists?

7. Discuss one misconception you had about space prior to reading the responses from our participating scientists.

8. What did you gain from this project?

9. (optional) If given the opportunity again, what question would you now ask an astronomer?