Calculate Planetary Distances
Part of the Discovering the Universe Curriculum Collection.
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Part of the Discovering the Universe Curriculum Collection.
Introduction
Students will use Google Earth and the Exploratorium calculator to create a model of the distances between the planets of our Solar System based on the scale shown along the Scales of the Universe in the Museum's Rose Center of Earth and Space.
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of the size and scale of our Solar System.
Time Frame
45 minutes
Materials
Computer(s) to use the following website and software:
Procedure
Prior Knowledge
Exploration
Wrap-Up
Review and discuss the maps that the students have created. Ask:
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