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In this activity, learners make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the real definition of "space." Learners use the online calculator to create an appropriate scale to use as a basis for thei

In this activity, learners explore the relative size of the Sun and Earth as well as the distance between them.

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

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.

In this activity, learners confront their perceptions of gravity in the solar system.

In this demonstration, learners compare the relative sizes and masses of scale models of the planets as represented by fruits and other foods.

In this space science activity, learners work together to create a human-powered orrery to model the movements of the four inner planets.

In this fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity, learners construct a model of our place in the Milky Way Galaxy and the distribution of stars, with a quarter and some birdseed.

In this activity, learners explore how distance can affect the way we perceive the size of an object.

In this activity, learners model the gravitational fields of planets on a flexible surface.

In this group activity, learners will mark important developments of life on Earth on a timeline (each foot in length representing 200 million years).