Sun, Earth and Moon model

Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 2, OAE, Resource

Sun, Earth and Moon model
In this activity, students make a mobile model of the Sun, Earth and Moon system and play a memory game with cards. They learn that the Earth revolves around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth. Students learn that the Sun is a star and some additional characteristics about the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

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Activity Information

  • Partner Organization: OAE
  • Age Range: 8 – 10 years
  • Education Level:
  • Duration: 1h 30m

Big Ideas

Astronomical phenomena can be experienced in our daily lives

Astronomical phenomena can be experienced in our daily lives

Source: AstroEdu – International Astronomical Union