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Orbiting Solar System
SKU
033595
Grade 1-8
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Description
Build a rotating solar system with this geared, wind-up model of the sun and planets. Containing 59 pieces, children (with help) assemble the gears, wind-up motor, and planets and learn more about planetary orbits, as well as transmissions and gear ratios! Made of quality, snap together plastic components, this solar system will provide years of science learning! And just in case, an elusive ninth planet is discovered, there is a built-in expansion slot! Experiment manual includes an overview of contents, step-by-step instructions and explanations. Perfect gift for space enthusiasts or perhaps as a science fair project! Diagonal cutters required.
Publisher's Description of Orbiting Solar System
Set the planets in motion with a flick of your wrist! Build a mechanical model of the solar system including the sun and eight planets (also known as an orrery), wind it up, and watch the planets revolve around the sun. Assemble this complex machine using snap-together plastic parts to learn how the gears and wind-up mechanism work to spin the model. Detail each planet with colorful, realistic-looking printed planet graphics.
Discover how a special type of gear called a planetary gear is used to simulate the mesmerizing motion of the solar system. Learn about the order of the planets, their relative sizes, their rates of revolution around the sun, their appearance, and other planetary facts.
Bonus: There's a built-in expansion slot in case the mysterious Planet Nine is discovered! This kit includes full-color step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions.
+ Build a colorful model of the solar system.
+ Wind-up engine sets your planets in motion around the sun – no batteries required
+ Learn about the planets' celestial orbits.
+ Explore fundamental gear mechanics; planets travel at different speeds depending on the gear ratio.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-8 |
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743015685 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 10 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |
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This is a homeschool project for the Solar System
I'm planning to study the solar system with my children for school. I think my boys will enjoy this model.