Science: Bonus Project

The Solar System- Shoe Box Diorama

*Science: Extra Credit 50 points*

Materials:

ü empty shoe box

ü clay or plain foam balls that can be colored

ü paint or markers (if using foam balls)

ü string

ü construction paper

ü aluminum foil crumbled into tiny pieces

ü glue

ü scissors

Directions:

Use your materials to create our solar system in your shoe box!

IDEAS

Shoe Box= the universe

clay or colored foam balls= our planets, Earth’s moon and the Sun

construction paper= the atmosphere

aluminum foil balls= stars

string= the orbits (path each planet takes around the Sun)

Tips:

·       Be neat, creative and accurate.

·       Make sure the planets are the correct color and size proportion to each other and the Sun.

·       LABEL THE PLANETS BY NAME.

·       Do not forget to include rings on the planets that have them.

·       Start with the Sun. Next, the closest planet to the Sun. Then, the next closet planet to the Sun and so forth.

·       Paste the construction paper inside the shoe box before placing the planets.

·       If it seems too tight to fit, find a way to combine two empty shoe boxes (of the same size).

·       Although this assignment is optional, it is STRONGLY recommended J

** If there are any questions, please ask!

ENJOY!

Project is due no later than, Friday, February 28.