Solar System Scale Model
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Objective
I can explain how using a scale model helps us understand the vast distances in our solar system.
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Practice
7 questions
Explain what a scale model is and why they are useful for understanding the solar system.
If you were building a scale model of the solar system where Earth was the size of a marble (1 cm in diameter), approximately how far away would you need to place the Sun? Explain your reasoning.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how a scale model can help you visualize the distances between planets in the solar system. If you wanted to build a scale model of the solar system in your classroom, what challenges might you face in representing the distances accurately? ”
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