A student wants to draw a scale model of the solar system. In three to four sentences or bullet points, explain what steps should be taken to create this model.

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1. Determine the scale: Decide on a suitable scale, where each unit represents a certain distance in the solar system (e.g., 1 inch equals 1 million kilometers). This will help determine the size of each planet and the distances between them accurately.
2. Choose the objects to include: Decide which celestial bodies you want to include in your model, typically the Sun, eight planets, and maybe some larger moons or dwarf planets.
3. Gather materials and measurements: Research the sizes and distances of the chosen celestial bodies and gather the necessary materials like cardboard, styrofoam, or even a large open space. Calculate the dimensions of each object based on the chosen scale.
4. Assemble the model: Create spheres or models for each celestial object with the dimensions calculated in the previous step. Place them at the appropriate distances from each other according to the chosen scale. To make it visually appealing, consider using different colors and labels to represent each object accurately.