Solar System Modeling the Distances
by Kimberly Tornquist
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 GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HPisWOZg74oG_PHwEfrrLPOYQV-wXoR8/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E2: Earth & the Universe Engineering S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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