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How do you properly illustrate the extreme size difference between two planets—Earth and Jupiter? With the help of jellybeans, of course! Create a scale model of Jupiter's mass compared to Earth using a fishbowl, 1,400 beans, and a dixie cup.
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Instructional Ideas
- To help gather materials, ask families to donate what is needed to complete the activity
- Instruct class members to fill the dixie cups with beans and pour them into the fishbowl
- Continue the class discussion with questions posed on a classroom blog
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is the first in a series of 10 lesson plans that explore our solar system
- A large amount of materials are required to conduct the activity
- If you decide to use jellybeans take classroom allergies into consideration
Pros
- The model provides learners with a physical scale comparison for enhanced comprehension
- Lesson instructions offer several model modifications
Cons
- The lesson plan uses informal language