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Learners investigate why the Sun and Moon appear the same size in the sky even though the Sun is over 400 times larger in diameter.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how distance can affect the way we perceive the size of an object.

free Ages 4 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the relative size of the Sun and Earth as well as the distance between them.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this demonstration, learners compare the relative sizes and masses of scale models of the planets as represented by fruits and other foods.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the relative sizes and distances of objects in the solar system.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this two-part activity, learners explore the Earth and Sun's positions in relation to the constellations of the ecliptic with a small model.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners investigate the formation of craters. Learners will examine how the size, angle and speed of a meteorite's impact affects the properties of craters.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build edible models of Jupiter and Earth to compare their sizes and illustrate the planets' internal layers.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - adult 1 to 2 hours