One of the most popular homework projects that every school dishes out at some point is the solar system model. Now your solar system model can be difficult or very easy, depending on how much effort you choose to put into it. Some of the kids solar system projects I've seen are so great that it looks like their parents work in the NASA and stole the thing from there. But often, the projects are not expected to be spectacular and are a basic second or third grade science or craft homework stuff. So, if you're running late on the project and can find any simple solar system project ideas for kids, here's some help for you to make a solar system model for kids. This solar system model is both easy and looks pretty good as well!
Solar System Model for Kids
Now with Pluto firmly out of the picture, you have one less planet to make than we had to when we were young. But of course, if you do believe that our world is being unduly hard on poor Pluto and moreover your syllabus specifically mentions that you need to include it in the solar system, there is no point in crossing swords with your tutor about it. So, here's the stuff you'll need to make the solar system model.
Supplies to make Solar System Model
* Big round pieces of cardboard up to 1.5 ft diameter.
* Construction Paper
* Tape
* Scissors
* String
* Pencils and Markers
* Compass
Instructions
* The first step is to draw circles on the piece of cardboard. With eight planets, you will need 8 circles (9, if you include Pluto) which represent their orbits. The first four orbits will be closer to the center, and then leave a larger gap between the fourth and fifth orbit because there is the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The next 4 orbits will have large distances between them because they are bigger planets.
* Once you make the orbits, punch one small hole in each orbit. Make sure that the holes are not in line. You will suspend your planets from these holes and hence if all the planets come on one side, it will look terrible.
* Now take the construction paper and cut circles of different sizes. If you know all about the planets in the solar system, you will see that Jupiter is the biggest one, followed by Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars and Mercury (and Pluto). In the center, you will hang the Sun.
* With the markers, color the planets of the solar system model differently. Jupiter is often a reddish-brown, Saturn is green and has rings of different shades of green, Uranus is teal, Neptune is blueish, Mars is red, Venus is olive green, Mercury is orange, Pluto is gray and our beloved Earth is blue and green, while the Sun will be yellow.
* Now bring out the tape, scissors and string. Cut the strings into vaguely equal sizes. Tape one end of the string to the planet and the other end of the string to the cardboard. Start from the center towards the ends. You know the order: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (and Pluto). And your solar system model is ready!
So this was a simple solar system model which will take you about an hour to make. Like I said, the solar system model is a simple bit of craft and is very easy to make. It is also a lot of fun considering that it combines science and art!
Solar System Model for Kids
Now with Pluto firmly out of the picture, you have one less planet to make than we had to when we were young. But of course, if you do believe that our world is being unduly hard on poor Pluto and moreover your syllabus specifically mentions that you need to include it in the solar system, there is no point in crossing swords with your tutor about it. So, here's the stuff you'll need to make the solar system model.
Supplies to make Solar System Model
* Big round pieces of cardboard up to 1.5 ft diameter.
* Construction Paper
* Tape
* Scissors
* String
* Pencils and Markers
* Compass
Instructions
* The first step is to draw circles on the piece of cardboard. With eight planets, you will need 8 circles (9, if you include Pluto) which represent their orbits. The first four orbits will be closer to the center, and then leave a larger gap between the fourth and fifth orbit because there is the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The next 4 orbits will have large distances between them because they are bigger planets.
* Once you make the orbits, punch one small hole in each orbit. Make sure that the holes are not in line. You will suspend your planets from these holes and hence if all the planets come on one side, it will look terrible.
* Now take the construction paper and cut circles of different sizes. If you know all about the planets in the solar system, you will see that Jupiter is the biggest one, followed by Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars and Mercury (and Pluto). In the center, you will hang the Sun.
* With the markers, color the planets of the solar system model differently. Jupiter is often a reddish-brown, Saturn is green and has rings of different shades of green, Uranus is teal, Neptune is blueish, Mars is red, Venus is olive green, Mercury is orange, Pluto is gray and our beloved Earth is blue and green, while the Sun will be yellow.
* Now bring out the tape, scissors and string. Cut the strings into vaguely equal sizes. Tape one end of the string to the planet and the other end of the string to the cardboard. Start from the center towards the ends. You know the order: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (and Pluto). And your solar system model is ready!
So this was a simple solar system model which will take you about an hour to make. Like I said, the solar system model is a simple bit of craft and is very easy to make. It is also a lot of fun considering that it combines science and art!
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