Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System

Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!

Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.

Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.

This activity is not only fun, but it also instills a sense of awe and wonder at the immense size of our Solar System and the universe beyond.

Pro tip: Assemble the completed model outside on a warm sunny day to enhance the experience even more!

Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & system models.

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