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Creativity shines in solar system models!

Earth Science students show off their creative sides

Allison's solar system included a glowing sun!

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!  

Madi's Rice Krispie model was brightly colored and very creative!
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.

Creativity shines in solar system models!

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