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Zipping Through Our Solar System and Beyond Lesson PlanZipping Through Our Solar System and Beyond Lesson Plan
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Zipping Through Our Solar System and Beyond

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Launch your class on an exploration of the solar system. Learners construct solar system models to scale and get a better understanding of our place in the vast void of space. This is a great way for them to cement their understanding of the solar system.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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