How to Make a Solar System Model

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How to Make a Solar System Model More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Michael Vaclav | permalink
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You can make a solar system model out of many types of materials. The one thing you should keep in mind is scale; you will need to represent the different planets according to differences in size. You should also realize that a true scale will probably not be possible when it comes to distance. Especially if you have to carry this model on the school bus!

For further reading: http://homeworktips.about.com/od/science/a/solarsystem.htm ^[1]

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How to Make a Solar System Mobile More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by April Bishop | permalink
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Making a solar system model is a fun educational activity. Sometimes school science courses will require this as a project. You can make a model of the solar system from simple materials that you can buy at your local craft store. There...
Tags: WikiHow, Make a Solar System Mobile, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Solar-System-Mobile ^[2]

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Solar System Model More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Dimen 4550 | permalink
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Discover thousands of images about Solar System Model on Pinterest, a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas.
Tags: Solar System Projects, Solar System Crafts and Solar System Activities

For further reading: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/solar-system-model/ ^[3]

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Three’s the charm: Three ways to make a Solar System model (and a giveaway) | Crafts 'n Coffee on WordPress.com More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by GHV 512 | permalink
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Tutorials for making a Solar System model are always popular on Crafts ‘n Coffee. I think it’s a universal school project, and at some point, almost everyone makes a model of the Solar System. I already have instructions for a Solar System Poster, and a “Real” Solar System Model, and today I’m sharing one more…

For further reading: http://craftsncoffee.com/2014/01/14/threes-the-charm-three-ways-to-make-a-solar-system-model-and-a-giveaway/ ^[4]

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Build A Model Solar System – DIY More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Jonna Barta | permalink
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Make a scale model of the solar system to try and grasp its massive size. Use labels when necessary.
Tags: DIY, Do It Yourself, Maker, learning, Making, Kids, Creativity, Education, Camps, Activities

For further reading: https://diy.org/skills/astronomer/challenges/243/build-a-model-solar-system ^[5]

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1. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/science/a/solarsystem.htm

2. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Solar-System-Mobile

3. https://www.pinterest.com/explore/solar-system-model/

4. http://craftsncoffee.com/2014/01/14/threes-the-charm-three-ways-to-make-a-solar-system-model-and-a-giveaway/

5. https://diy.org/skills/astronomer/challenges/243/build-a-model-solar-system