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Creativity shines in solar system models!


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4abd0aad7250a Allison's solar system included a glowing sun!
Jordan's project showed relative distances as well!
Bailey used different-sized suckers to show planet comparisons.
Rhea had color-coated Rice Krispie treats representing planets.
Allison with her project.
Allison's solar system included a glowing sun!

Earth Science students show off their creative sides

To wrap up our outcome of solar system studies, the Earth Science class recently created solar system models.  Their requirements included the sun, 9 planets (including dwarf planet Pluto), our moon, and the asteroid belt.  They were to show the relative sizes of the planets, however it is virtually impossible to also show relative distances using the same scale.  

There was no limit to creativity this year!  Many of the students brought edible models, so everyone enjoyed eating the solar systems at the end of class!  


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4abd0aad7250a Madi's Rice Krispie model was brightly colored and very creative!
Ivy's orbital rings made the order of the planets clearly visible.
Abbi even had some "comets" in hers (extra treats!)
Brett's project did an excellent job of showing relative sizes of planets!
Hunter proudly displays her brightly color Rice Krispie creation.
Madi's Rice Krispie model was brightly colored and very creative!


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4abd0aad7250a The students enjoyed eating some of the solar systems!
Hannah's brownie and Rice Krispie model didn't last long after the eating began!
Korban shows off his cake creation!
Travis's use of balloons allowed him to show different sizes of planets.
The students enjoyed eating some of the solar systems!

This project was designed to teach students the order, relative sizes, and composition of bodies within our solar system.

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Creativity shines in solar system models!

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