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2/24/2021 0 Comments Solar system activityvishista chittalooru and swara repala
In this session, we will to creating an interactive model of the solar system, which can be spun or moved to show the path and position of planets. Alongside this, we will be learning about the solar system, specifically what the solar system ecompasses. In particular, we will be going into detail about each of the planets in the solar system, learning about their atmosphere, what they're named after, and more! Our recommended age group for this project is 4 to 10 years old, although all ages are welcome!
materials needed:
- 2 sheets of paper
- Stapler - Glue/Tape - Scissors - Pencil Optional: Coloring materials How to
Step 1: Draw the Sun and 8 planets on your sheet of paper, making sure to account for the size differences or print out the template below.
Step 2: Cut out the Sun and planets. Step 3: On another sheet of paper, divide it into 8 equal rectangular strips (they should look like stripes). Step 4: Cut out the sections. Now you should have 8 strips of paper. Step 5: Attach each planet to the end of a stip of paper using glue or tape. Step 6: Now, arrange the planets in order: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Step 7: Trim the strips of paper in increasing order. So the strip of paper Mercury is on should be the shortest, and the strip that Neptune is on should be the longest (so don't cut Neptunes strip!). Step 8: Attach each strip of paper in order to the center of your Sun individually using a stapler. Make sure that it is able to spin! Step 9: Color and label your planets and Sun. Step 10: Spin around the planets and watch their positions move! the lesson
In this lesson, we will be exploring outer space, learning about the structure of our solar system and what it is made up of. We will go into detail about the planets, understanding their place and position is the solar system, their different characteristics, and more. We will also we learning about the overarching classifications of planets- what separates "gas giants" and terrestrial planets, what they actually are, and what planets fall under these categories. Additionally, we will examine the asteroid belt and understand what it is, what asteroids are, and how many of them exist within the belt. To deepen the kids understanding of the subject we will be creating a moveable diagram of the solar system. This model can be manipulated to show the positions and paths of each planet, helping the understanding of the solar system. You can find our detailed science lesson and craft explanations in the presentation below!
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