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Participants place scale models of the planets, represented by fruit and other foods, in water to determine their density.

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Dunking the Planets

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Participants place scale models of the planets, represented by fruit and other foods, in water to determine their density.

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Content Area

Astronomy and Space

Age Group

Family
Upper Elementary
Tweens (9-12)

Time to Complete Activity

20-40 minutes

Time needed to prep Activity

10-20 minutes

Cost associated with Activity Materials

$10-$20

Difficulty Level (by content)

Medium

Mess Level

Medium

Hints for uses in your library	Different fruits can be used based on price and availability - see the "Selecting Fruits" attachment.
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