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In this project, you will create your own scale model of the solar system by learning how to calculate scale distances, the relative sizes of planets, or both. Then, use beads and string, sidewalk chalk, or your own creative choice of materials to build a model you can explore – or maybe even wear!
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JPL's Scale Model activities are a collection six hands-on activities that can fit varying student levels and lesson types. NASA Eyes lets you explore a simulation of the whole Solar System and beyond, all completely to scale, including NASA spacecraft, past and present, as well as discovered exoplanets.
You can now build your scale model. You can do this with a long tape measure, or you can measure the size of your pace and walk it off counting the number of steps you take. To mark a planet's place you can use a piece of paper on a post that you stick into the ground, or you can use a flag, or even a person.
16 maj 2023 · Using receipt paper, participants make a scale model of the distances between objects in the solar system. They learn that the distance between planets is vast. A training video is included, and materials for this activity are also available in Spanish.
In this activity, students use scale, proportion and/or ratios to develop a scale solar system calculator. Using spreadsheet software, students will determine the size of and/or distances between planets on a solar system model that fits on a playground.
Make a Model of the Solar System. Summary. Grade Range. 6th-8th. Group Size. 4 students. Active Time. 70 minutes. Total Time. 70 minutes. Area of Science. Astronomy. Space Exploration. Key Concepts. Solar system. Credits. Sabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies.
help you understand the sizes and distances of our solar system, we’ve created a scale model. Our Solar System, real imagery but not to scale