Shapes go up in space as you create your own solar system of squares, circles, triangles, and more.
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Review the names and characteristics of geometric shapes. On pictures or models of the solar system, locate Earth, the sun, and other planets. Discuss the movement of planets around the sun, as well as the concepts of atmosphere, gravity, and orbit. Find out how Galileo Galilei (who was born on February 15, 1564) helped prove Copernicus's theory that planets revolve around our sun.
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Cover a table with recycled newspaper. On white paper with Crayola® Washable Markers, design an imaginary solar system drawing geometric shapes as the planets, stars, and spaceships.
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Color in the planets with Crayola Washable Markers. Dip a Crayola Paint Brush in water then blend the marker colors together, creating a watercolor effect. Dry flat.
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Add outlines and details to your planets, stars, and spaceships with markers.
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