How does a 3D Solar System model work?

Once your 3-D solar system model has been assembled, each ring should be able to freely rotate around the wooden dowel rod, creating the illusion of planets orbiting the sun. Once you’ve completed your solar system model, it may become a permanent fixture in your home, proudly displayed on a mantel or shelf for years to come.

What are the requirements for a solar system model?

Here are the requirements for her model: The sun and 8 planets in the solar system must be created in approximate size to one another. The sun and 8 planets must be arranged in the correct order from the sun. The planets should display unique features, such as rings or spots.

Where can I find a solar system model?

A company called Mighty Wonderer reached out to me and offered me a solar system model to use with students and I was happy to check it out (you can find it on Amazon). I LOVE that it shows students the size differences between planets, and on each baggie there is a walk-off distance if you wanted to walk off a scaled model.

Is Jupiter too big to model a solar system?

I was hopeful to do this on the football field with students, but once I was looking at the bags I realized that we wouldn’t even get to Jupiter before running out of room- the solar system is just too big to model if you want it truly scaled with distance AND size.