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Build Your Own Scale Model of the Solar System: A Fun Exploration of Planets

Dive into the wonders of our solar system by creating your own scale model. Discover the Terrestrial Planets, known for their rocky surfaces and few moons, alongside the magnificent Jovian Planets, characterized by their vast sizes, gas compositions, numerous moons, and stunning rings. This web quest encourages you to map out the planets, rank them by temperature, length of day, and length of year. Don't forget to explore your age on different planets! Visit the provided links for exciting resources and start your cosmic journey today!

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Build Your Own Scale Model of the Solar System: A Fun Exploration of Planets

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  1. Challenge….. Create your own scale model of the solar system

  2. Terrestrial Planets (Rocky Planets) Shown to Scale • Small • Rocky • Few moons

  3. Jovian Planets (Gas Giants) Shown to Scale • Big • Gas giants • Many moons • Rings

  4. Solar System Shown to SCale

  5. Planets Compared to Stars

  6. Click on the video below….

  7. Focus on the planets…. • http://www.kidsastronomy.com/the_planets.htm • Web Quest • Create a map about the planets • Rank them in terms of: 1. Temperature (add composition of atmosphere) 2. Length of a day 3. Length of a year

  8. Compare the planets…

  9. Your Age on Other Worlds • http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/age/index.html

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