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Building a Scale Model of Planets Closer Look:

Did you know that the solar system's largest planet, Jupiter, Work individually or in small groups to create a scale-size model of Why are the outer planets much larger than the inner planets?

1 Compare the diameters of other planets with

that of Earth (Earth's diameter is 12,756 km).
2 Use the resource graphics below and place
them in the space to the right. Resize them,
3 Finally, label and arrange them according to
their sizes.
could fit 11 Earth across its equator? What would the other
planets look like if one draws them to scale?
planets using this template. Bring out your accurate measuring skills
and get ready to know more about the sizes of other worlds!
Share your thoughts here! Confirm your answers by referring to reliable sources.

Complete the table below and use the first so their diameters are similar to the sizes
three calculations as a guide. indicated on the table's last column.

Use the space below for the scale model:

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Relative Diameter Compared to Earth
Planet Diameter (km) planet's diameter Size (mm)
relative diameter =
Earth's diameter

Mercury 4,879 0.382 4 Write answer here.

Venus 12,104 0.949 9

Earth 12,756 1.0 10

Mars 6,792

Jupiter 142,984
Use this as guide for your scaling.
Do not resize, just copy and paste
Saturn 120,536 to help you scale.

Uranus 51,118

Neptune 49,592

1 mm 10 mm

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Resource Graphics:
Use these planets below and adjust their sizes accordingly:

Uranus Mercury Earth Mars

Venus Jupiter Saturn Neptune