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Scale Models
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In this activity, learners explore the relative sizes and distances of objects in the solar system.

Toilet Paper Solar System
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In this activity, learners build a scale model of the solar system using a roll of toilet paper.

Colors of Stars
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In this activity, learners observe colors in the flame of a burning candle to explore connections between matter, light, color and temperature -- basic concepts of matter and energy.

Pocket Solar System: Make a Scale Model
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners build a scale model of the universe with little more than adding machine tape.

The Thousand-Yard Model
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This is a classic exercise for visualizing the scale of the Solar System.

Model Wind Tunnel
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In this activity, learners build a miniature wind tunnel to measure force. Learners construct the model out of Lexan plastic, a fan, and a precise digital scale.

Atmosphere Composition Model
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In this activity, learners create a model using metric measuring tapes and atmosphere composition data.

Human Impact on Estuaries: A Terrible Spill in Grand Bay
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In this activity, learners make a model of a pollution spill that occurred at Bangs Lake in Mississippi and measure water quality parameters in their model.