Cubic Planets

Earth, the happy planet. Mars, the angry guy. Jupiter, the big glutton. Did you ever imagine to build the planets of the Solar System as cubic characters with their own, brilliant personalities? Tailored for individual or team work, this activity allows students to bring the planets to life: they will just need simple materials like scissors, glue, and CDs/DVDs to build their own easy and fun 3D models and learn fascinating facts about their new friends. They will then focus on the true dimensions and distances of the planets, enhancing their understanding of the Solar System but also their curiosity, ability to work in team and love for science.