Final Assignment
In this lesson, you have explored the composition of the solar system and examined the role of gravity in the motions of the planets. You have also investigated how scaling can help to bring the vast size of the solar system into perspective. You will now complete a final project that shares what you have learned.
Begin by reviewing your notes. Click "My Work" above and view or print out the screen that pops up.
Then, select one of these four assignments to complete:
- Create a scale model of the sizes of planets. Research the sizes of planets and choose a scaling factor to create a model of their relative sizes using everyday objects such as balls or food.
- Create a scale model of the distances to the planets. On a map, mark the location of your school as the Sun and then figure out where to place the planets. Research the distance to the Sun from each planet and choose a scaling factor to determine the model distances.
- Choose a planet or moon to study. Create a poster that presents facts about the planet and models it to scale. For example, model its surface features, interior structure, or relative size compared to another object.
- Create a travel brochure for one of the planets. Research the planet and prepare a tri-fold brochure that advertises the planet. Be creative in your presentation but be sure to include relevant facts and use comparisons and scaling to make the descriptions more relatable.
