Student Project: Make a Scale Solar System | NASA/JPL Edu
WEBIn this project, you will create your own scale model of the solar system by learning how to calculate scale distances, the relative sizes of planets, or both. Then, use beads and string, sidewalk chalk, or your own creative choice of materials to build a model you can explore – or maybe even wear!
The Solar System to Scale: Dynamic 2D Model
WEBDistance: pixels. 1 pixel = 1,000 km. This 2D visual model illustrates the scale of the sun and planets in our solar system, and their current distance from each other.
Solar System Scale Model Calculator - Wlonk
WEBCalculate the scaled planet diameters and planet-sun distances for a solar system model. Enter scale or diameter or distance, select to show table and/or map below, select options, then press Calculate.
Solar System Size and Distance - NASA Jet Propulsion …
WEBSee how the sizes of planets and the distances between them compare. And find out why it's so hard to create a scale model of the solar system that accurately represents both size and distance on a single screen or the page of a book.
7 Options for Creating Solar System Scaled Models
WEBThese solar system scale model ideas are sure to engage your students and help them grasp the understanding of distance and relative size. Check them out!
Create a Solar System Scale Model With Spreadsheets
WEBIn this activity, students use scale, proportion and/or ratios to develop a scale solar system calculator. Using spreadsheet software, students will determine the size of and/or distances between planets on a solar system model that fits on a playground.
Exploring the Solar System: Pocket Solar System - NASA
WEBMay 16, 2023 · Help participants understand that there is a lot of space in between planets. Using receipt paper, participants make a scale model of the distances between objects in the solar system. They learn that the distance between planets is vast. A training video is included, and materials for this activity are also available in Spanish.
Build a Solar System Model - Exploratorium
WEBClick on the "Calculate" button. Notice that the distances and sizes of the planets will automatically fill in. I've also provided some other interesting scale comparisons at the bottom of the chart. You can now build your scale model.
Scale Model of the Solar System | Discover the Universe
WEBIf the planet sizes are shown to scale, then the distances will be too large to fit in the image. On the other hand, if the distances are to scale then the objects will be too small to be visible. The best way to understand the true dimensions …
WEBPurpose: Construct a scale model of the solar system to familiarize the student with the relative sizes and positions of the planets in the solar system and the vast distances between them and between the Sun and other stars. A convenient scale has 1 foot representing 1 million miles.