How Do You Make A Solar System Model For Science Class?
Making a solar system for a 3rd or 4th grade school project can be fun and educational! Step 1 Paint your styrofoam balls in accordance with the planet size and color. Also take this time to build the base of your model. You should cut two one-inch planks and glue them at a 90 degree and drill a 3/8″ hole at the intersection to insert the wood dowel. Once the dowel is inserted, take a piece of scrap and use it as a bottom stopper for the planets by drilling a 3/8″ hole in it and gluing it 6″ above your base. Ensure the dowel extends at least 18 inches from the bottom of the base. Step 2 Once your planets are dry, cut a three inch plank from your one-inch wide board. Drill a hole one-half inch from the edge and nail a small nail one-half inch from the other end and insert Mercury into the nail. Place a wood plank under this plank and estimate the length you will need for Venus to not touch Mercury and cut the plank giving adequate room for the hole and the nail. Repeat this process for
