8th Grade Earth Science Core Labs

   Lab 3 - Model of Solar System

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Purpose:
Investigate the relative sizes and distances of planets in relation to the sun.

Summary:
Students construct a scale model of the distance between the sun and planets in the solar system.

Objectives Links:
3. A: Solar System Bodies
3. D: Gravity

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

  • scissors
  • glue
  • adding machine
  • construction paper
  • chart
  • meter stick

Safety Concerns:
Caution with scissors

Revision Date:
November 2001
ISD 30 Science Dept. Bartlesville Independent School District 30
Science Department

8th Grade Earth Science Curriculum