How to Make a Poster of the Solar System

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Gather the necessary materials.. Slice all of the foam balls in half.. Cut a ring for the 3" ball.

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1

Gather the necessary materials.

Step 1

Gather the necessary materials.

2

Slice all of the foam balls in half.

Step 2

Slice all of the foam balls in half.

3

Cut a ring for the 3" ball.

Step 3

Cut a ring for the 3" ball.

4

Paint the balls according to planet.

Step 4

Paint the balls according to planet.

5

Use the sun to map planet locations.

Step 5

Use the sun to map planet locations.

6

Create the orbit for each planet.

Step 6

Create the orbit for each planet.

7

Add an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Step 7

Add an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

8

Gather the necessary materials.

Step 8

Gather the necessary materials.

9

Know the order of the planets.

Step 9

Know the order of the planets.

10

Cut the construction paper into planet shapes.

Step 10

Cut the construction paper into planet shapes.

11

Draw planets on the poster.

Step 11

Draw planets on the poster.

12

Add the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Step 12

Add the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

13

Research and add facts about the planets.

Step 13

Research and add facts about the planets.

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