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Solar System Modeling the Distances

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In this activity, students will make a model of the planets in the solar system and specifically model their distances to scale. 

Materials:
Model of the Solar System-plastic 3D model
String
Push pins
tape measure
Index cards

Agenda:
Introduction
How far are the planets video
Model a Shrunken Solar System
Share models
Reflect

Lesson Grade Level

5th Grade

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