Want to build your own model solar system? Here’s a handy guide to work it all out to the correct scale. Simply put in the size of the Sun and the website will give you all the sizes and distances of the planets.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
And while we’re on the subject, here’s a great video that shows the sheer size of the solar system:
And another which shows just how small our Sun really is, when compared to other stars.
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If only I’d seen this before I invested in all that extra Play-Doh!!!
Oh and while I’m commenting on here… You wouldn’t believe the look of hate you get when you mistakenly use a permanent marker on a white-board!!! It’s kinda something you only ever do once…
Yeah
Seen that happen a few times. Quite a few schools stick a sign up next to it for befuddled cover teachers.
Saw one place that invested in clear roller blinds to protect them, with “do not write on this board” written on them
Slight overkill….