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A brief description of the concepts is provided in each box. Many questions utilize charts, diagrams, photographs and data included in the module. In most questions students are expected to reach conclusions based on the figures and data.

Planetary Science (ATPI)

Investigation #2 - Drawing the Solar System to Scale

Introduction scale drawings using analogies to maps and a photograph of Uranus.
Calculation and drawing planet diameters to scale.
Scaling questions designed around comparisons of planets and stars including the concept of volume.
Drawing the planet orbits to scale on a map of Washington, DC.
Lab based exercise using simple equipment to simulate Earthosthenes method.

Other Planetary Science Modules:
#3| #4| #5| #10| #16| #17M| #17V| #18| #19

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	Planetary Science (ATPI)
	Investigation #2 - Drawing the Solar System to Scale
	Introduction scale drawings using analogies to maps and a photograph of Uranus. Calculation and drawing planet diameters to scale. Scaling questions designed around comparisons of planets and stars including the concept of volume. Drawing the planet orbits to scale on a map of Washington, DC. Lab based exercise using simple equipment to simulate Earthosthenes method.
Other Planetary Science Modules: #3\| #4\| #5\| #10\| #16\| #17M\| #17V\| #18\| #19