The planets and the Sun are so huge, we use scale models to more easily visualize and compare their sizes and distances. It's also used to observe patterns and relationships to one another. Check 2 of the steps needed to create a scale model.

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Use data from a table or chart to represent the distance of all the planets.
Copy a picture off the internet
Place planets at the scaled distances
Research the temperatures of each planet

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1. Use data from a table or chart to represent the distance of all the planets.
2. Place planets at the scaled distances.