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The Pull of the Planets
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In this activity, learners model the gravitational fields of planets on a flexible surface.
My Solar System
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In this online activity, learners build their own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet.
Make a Balloon-powered Nanorover
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In this activity, learners build a nanorover model using styrofoam meat trays and a balloon.
Jiggly Jupiter
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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.
Black Holes: No Escape
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners experiment with marbles and weights to discover some basics about gravity and black holes.
The Thousand-Yard Model
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This is a classic exercise for visualizing the scale of the Solar System.
Exploring Forces: Static Electricity
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In this activity, learners investigate what happens when you build up static electricity on plastic balls.