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Explore outer space and decorate your classroom with an astronomy project. Learners create a visual model with the creation of a scaled solar system using different sized balls.
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Instructional Ideas
- Display the solar system model on your science bulletin board so scholars can reference it at any time
- Create the model as a class, in small groups, or individually, at school or assign for homework
- Schedule time in the library or on mobile learning devices to search additional information about the solar system
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with the nine planets pf the solar system and their relation to the sun
- Requires a variety of materials
Pros
- The model creates a large and engaging focal point for your classroom
- Provides additonal information about other scaled measurments in space
Cons
- None