Learning Objective
Recognize planet order and the idea of orbiting through a simplified model.
Astronomy / ScienceMiddle School
Solar System Explorer
Explore planets orbiting the sun and compare their distance, speed, and basic properties.
Order: Third
Type: Rocky
The planet known to support life.
What to Observe
Observe different paths and speeds in a simplified educational model.
Teacher Notes
The model is for visual comparison, not precise astronomical calculation.