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Sizing Up The Solar System

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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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planets, the solar system

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planets, solar system, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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