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Solar System Models

In this project, students will explore the solar system by designing models that illustrate either the geocentric or heliocentric theories. Over two days, teams will research an astronomer, create a PowerPoint presentation, and produce a visual model of the solar system. Each group will include key information such as the astronomer's name, interesting facts, and a written description of their model. This hands-on approach will help deepen understanding of planetary orbits and the structure of our solar system.

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Solar System Models

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  1. Solar System Models

  2. Warm-up • Draw what you think our solar system looks like • Make sure to label the names of the planets and draw their orbits

  3. What is a model? • Simplification of reality • Helps us to better understand something in nature • Ex: models of the atom

  4. atom

  5. Geocentric • An astronomical theory that the earth is the center of the universe

  6. Heliocentric Astronomical theory that the earth and the planets revolve around the sun Comes from greek; Helios = sun Kentron = Center

  7. Solar System Model Project • Two Days to Complete • Day 1: Research Scientist • Day 2: Create and Turn in Powerpoint

  8. Information Needed • Astronomers Name: • Picture of Astronomer: • Interesting Fact or Story about Astronomer • Date • Place • Model • Geocentric or Heliocentric • Written Description of Model • Picture of the Model

  9. Group 1: • Nikki, Tanisha and Chris • Carlesha and Abby • Heraclide of Pontus

  10. Group 2 • Aristarchus of Samos • Nettie, Eric and Deandre • Seq and Maria • Keirra and DeeDee

  11. Group 3 • Hipparchus of Nicaea • Kevin, Michael and Diontae • Julian and MB • Ron and Jon

  12. Group 4 • Ptolemy • AJ, Dalton and Julian • Laura and Meredith

  13. Group 5 • Copernicus • Natalie, Emily • Robert and Brian E • Tyler and Spencer

  14. Group 6 • Samantha, Joshua, Calvin • Brahe • Brian T, Eric and Oshea

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