Solar System Model Project Horne HR
Solar System Model Project Horne HR
Solar System Model Project Horne HR
Over the last few weeks, you have learned about the solar system. In order to show what you
have learned, I would like for you to create a model of the solar system to display in the
classroom or hall. There are no limits to the project; you can use anything you like (reasonably)!
This will be counted as part of your solar system assessment grade, so make sure to do your
best.
I encourage you to be creative and show what you have learned. There are some basic rules for
your project:
You must have the Sun and all 8 planets! (You may include Pluto if you wish. But
remember, it isn’t a planet anymore!)
You must include (or be able to tell me the location) the asteroid belt.
The Sun needs to be the biggest object. Try to keep the planets in proportion. In other
words, Earth should not be larger than Jupiter.
All objects must be labeled correctly and where I can easily read it.
The planets should be colored correctly.
You may use anything you like to do the project, except for a store-bought kit. A coat
hanger, a box, dowel rods, Styrofoam balls, food, etc. are examples of some items that
you may use. A drawing on a poster (or paper) is acceptable.
A rubric is attached to help you and your parents figure out how the project will be graded.
It is your responsibility to keep up with the rubric to receive your final grade. Do your best
on your model, because you never know who will see it!
Resources:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/overview/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/our-solar-system/
https://www.universetoday.com/72305/order-of-the-planets-from-the-sun/