You may know that Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but do you know how much larger than the Earth it is?
Find out by creating a scale model of each planet in our Solar System!
By the end of this activity you will:
- Have followed a set of instructions
- Have created a model of the planets in the Solar System
- Appreciate how the sizes of planets vary
To complete this activity you will need:
- The instructions sheet
- To watch the video on this page (optional, but you may find it helpful)
- Some Play-Doh (3 tubs per Solar System)
- Name labels for each planet (for example, post-its)
- A ruler (for cutting the Play-Doh)
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