Students investigate and design various models of size and distance related to the solar system. They work together to build a solar system model. The models should focus on distance and scale. They don't include moons or satellites in their models.

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6th - 8th

Students construct solar system models to scale and see our solar system as an action location in the vast void of space.

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Grades:

6th - 8th

Students examine effects of the sun on the planets in our solar system.

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Kindergarten - 5th

Students construct a distance scale model of solar system in a long hallway or playing field and observe that the solar system is mostly empty space. They observe that outer planets are much farther apart than inner planets and find out that it takes a long time to travel through the solar system.

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3rd - 12th

Students create an interactive brochure for a visit to one of the planets in our solar system. They pretend they are the first tourist in space. Students use MediaBlender as their presentation tool. They research their selected planet using available resources. Students present their project to the class.

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4th - 6th