Solar System Fact Mobile
Directions and Photo Examples
What is a mobile?
A space mobile above an infant's crib
A wind chime mobile in a backyard
A mobile of a face by famous artist Alexander Calder
How to use thIs site:
2. Blue headers are links to printable pages or websites.
3. If you get confused and can't find a classmate to help, post your question for me in Schoology. I will answer it there or come find you to help.
MAKE A SOLAR SYSTEM FACT MOBILE
Step One: Color the picture of the planets
This is science. Make your pictures look as real as possible. Photos are available in your science textbook and online.http://www.kidsastronomy.com
Step Two: Planet Picture Cards
Each planet should be glued to its own card.
Step Three: PLANET FACT CARDS
1. Cut out all the rectangles with facts and planet names.
2. Glue each rectangle to a small black rectangle (2 in. x 3 in.) Each fact or name should be glued to its own black rectangle.
2. Go the Planet Fact Slide Show. Read and compare to match fact cards to the correct planet name.
Step Four: Connect cards with string
Planet Name
Drawn picture of planet
Planet Fact Card
Planet Facts about Rotation and Orbit
Distribute evenly with even spaces between each card.
Tape to string, then set aside to connect planet cards.
Step Five: Prepare mobile hanger.
Tie string across the diameter in two directions to form a plus sign in the middle.
Use masking tape to secure where the string connects to the hanger.
Trim any extra string.