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Have you ever wondered about the sizes of planets in the solar system or the distances between them? 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.
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Making and exploring a more accurate scale model Solar System (or at least part of one) can help students and the public better understand the vastness of space and the challenges of space exploration. These are classic activities/displays for use by all: in classrooms, planetariums, museums, libraries, etc.
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.
In this activity, students predict the scale of our solar system and the distance between planets, then check their answers using fractions. Overview. One of the most persistent misconceptions for students (and even adults) is just how much space is in space!
These solar system scale model ideas are sure to engage your students and help them grasp the understanding of distance and relative size. Check them out!
16 maj 2023 · Help participants understand that there is a lot of space in between planets. 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.
An interactive activity to help you create models of the solar system with your students!