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In this activity, learners will use Google Sky to observe features of the night sky and share their observations.

free Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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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.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate parallax, a method used to measure distances to stars and planets in the solar system.

free Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 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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“Exploring the Solar System: Pocket Solar System” is a hands-on activity in which visitors make a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate the concepts of relative size and distance by creating a basic model of the solar system.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners mimic remote sensing. Learners use a stick to measure the distance to a "planet surface" they cannot see, and create their own map of the landscape.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a scale model of the solar system using a roll of toilet paper.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This is a classic exercise for visualizing the scale of the Solar System.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - adult 45 to 60 minutes