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Scale Model of Sun and Earth

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In this activity, participants use scaled cut-out models of the Sun and Earth to learn about the difference in size and distance between the two celestial bodies.

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Scale Model of Sun and Earth

Scale Model of Sun and Earth

In this activity, participants use scaled cut-out models of the Sun and Earth to learn about the difference in size and distance between the two celestial bodies.