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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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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!
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.
Make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the REAL definition of "space."
Using scale models helps us to visualise this. In this project we'll show you how to make a model of the Solar System that shows the distances between the planets to scale. It makes for a fun science and astronomy project for kids, both at home and in school.
In this activity, you will make two scale models of the solar system. A scale model uses the same measurement ratios as the real object does. The first model will compare the distances between the planets and the Sun. The second model will compare the sizes of the planets.
Calculate the scale factor when the actual measurements of the solar system and the model are given. Learn facts about the solar system, such as the number of planets in the solar system, the small size of the planets compared to the size of the solar system, that all planets of the solar system orbit the Sun, etc. NGSS Alignment.
