This project will require groups of three students (or less). It consists of two parts. The first part is to make a model^* of the solar system using the distance from the earth to the sun as a scale factor of 1. It will be up to the groups to determine what unit of measure will be represented by 1. (foot, inch, meter, etc.) They will have to calculate the other scale factors from the data in the table. They will need to post this model somewhere.

The second part is to make a model^* showing the sizes of the planets in relation to each other, again using the diameter of the earth as a scale factor of 1. Units are the choice of the group. This model must also be posted somewhere.

The above table must be completed. All calculations must be clearly written and marked on a labelled sheet. All displays must be clearly labeled. Neatness and accuracy count.

Extra credit will be awarded to any group that successfully works the scale size of the sun into their presentation.

This project is to be posted by February 18. It will count as a three credit assignment. Mr. LeMieux is normally available to students after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and other times before and after school with some advance communication.

^*Model means NO posters and NO 3-dimensional compilations. Paper cut-outs measured to scale and labelled are the appropriate media. They may be posted in the classroom or in the hallway. An 8½ by 11 paper may accompany the exhibit(s)