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Have you ever wondered about the sizes of planets in the solar system or the distances between them? In 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.
This 2D visual model illustrates the scale of the sun and planets in our solar system, and their current distance from each other.
You can now build your scale model. You can do this with a long tape measure, or you can measure the size of your pace and walk it off counting the number of steps you take. To mark a planet's place you can use a piece of paper on a post that you stick into the ground, or you can use a flag, or even a person.
Although we could print the planet sizes to scale, the paper would need to be way too large to show the scaled distances. Instead, to help you understand the sizes and distances of our solar system, we’ve created a scale model. Our Solar System, real imagery but not to scale.
These 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!
The best way to understand the true dimensions of the solar system is to create a scale model. Use the tool below to visualize the solar system at various scales. Instructions
Learn how to make a scale model of the Solar System with simple materials and measurements. A fun and educational DIY project for astronomy lovers.
In 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.
JPL's Scale Model activities are a collection six hands-on activities that can fit varying student levels and lesson types. NASA Eyes lets you explore a simulation of the whole Solar System and beyond, all completely to scale, including NASA spacecraft, past and present, as well as discovered exoplanets.
Scale solar system models by size or distance from the Sun. When building a solar system model, scale the planets either by size or distance from the Sun. Pick a base unit, like Earth-Sun distance or Mercury's diameter, then scale up the rest. This helps show just how vast space really is!