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Just how big is Earth's moon? With a hands-on simulation, scholars use Play-Doh to model the sizes of the planets Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and their moons. They make predictions as a class, work together to make their models, and discuss their findings. The activity is adaptable to other science and math applications that deal with scale modeling.
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Instructional Ideas
- Give pupils a visual of the scale of the solar system when learning about planets
- Use as an engaging hook for introducing fractions
Classroom Considerations
- Requires materials a typical classroom may not have
- May need some prep work ahead of the activity
Pros
- Contains both science and math applications
- Great for tactile/kinesthetic learners
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- None