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I know it might be hard to keep all kids engaged. But, it's outside, they get to run around a bit and count out paces, and I think seeing how tiny the planets actually are and how far away everything is, can impart '''a real impression of the reality of space'''. |
I know it might be hard to keep all kids engaged. But, it's outside, they get to run around a bit and count out paces, and I think seeing how tiny the planets actually are and how far away everything is, can impart '''a real impression of the reality of space'''. |
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==Materials== |
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* '''Grapefruit''' or other 4.3″ Sun like object |
* '''Grapefruit''' or other 4.3″ Sun like object |
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* Nearby '''rocks & sand''' (for planets) |
* Nearby '''rocks & sand''' (for planets) |
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==Script== |
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Do you all know '''what the solar system is?''' ''[discussion]'' How about the '''size of planets and where they are in the solar system?''' ''[discussion]'' |
Do you all know '''what the solar system is?''' ''[discussion]'' How about the '''size of planets and where they are in the solar system?''' ''[discussion]'' |