Fruit solar system project

What fruits are found in the Solar System?

The planets and their fruits are Mercury (raisin) through Venus (blueberry), Earth (grape), Mars (raspberry), Jupiter (grapefruit), Saturn (orange), Uranus (small satsuma), and Neptune (plum). Depending on what's available you may want to choose different or seasonal fruits. The solar system shows how big the planets are compared to each other.

Which planets have fruit?

Keep doing this for all the planets. The planets and their fruits are Mercury (raisin) through Venus (blueberry), Earth (grape), Mars (raspberry), Jupiter (grapefruit), Saturn (orange), Uranus (small satsuma), and Neptune (plum). Depending on what's available you may want to choose different or seasonal fruits.

What are some good solar system projects?

We love solar system projects that are equally effective as a lesson on healthy eating and science! Grab a variety of fruits, veggies, and meats, then have students get to work creating their solar system snack. Get tutorial: Edible Solar System 2. Make play dough planets

How do you start a solar system with a raisin?

Place the raisin down in front of the other fruits, to one side, to start the solar system. Ask people to name the next planet. Whoever guesses it correctly should be told the fruit that represents that planet and place that fruit in the line. Keep doing this for all the planets.

Why do the pupils hold the fruit and the planet name?

The pupils hold the fruit and the planet name so that everyone can see them. Teacher Tip: In these modelling activities it is important to be aware that the scale for the size of the planets is not the same scale as that used for the distance between them (although both the relative sizes and relative distances are to scale).

How do you make a solar system snack?

Grab a variety of fruits, veggies, and meats, then have students get to work creating their solar system snack. Get tutorial: Edible Solar System 2. Make play dough planets First, make some DIY play dough or, if you’re in a pinch, buy some in a variety of colors.