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Description

Teach squirrels about planet composition. Feel and compare “planet surfaces.”


? Extension: Have kids close their eyes and guess which planet they’re touching!

Add moon for added insight - egg boxes/foil for craters dry surface chalky

Resources

8 bowls/trays
Sand/gravel
Slime
Clay/playdough
Soil
Moss/leaves/stones
Shaving foam
Cottonwool
Sponge

Instructions

Set up 8 bowls or trays labeled with planet names. Fill each with a material that represents its texture:
• Mercury: sandpaper or fine gravel (rocky/ cratered)
• Venus: clay with a layer of sticky slime (thick atmosphere, hot surface)
• Earth: soil with small rocks and moss (life and variety)
• Mars: red-dyed sand (dusty and dry)
• Jupiter: shaving cream (gas and clouds)
• Saturn: cotton balls and glitter (soft, with rings)
• Uranus: smooth blue gel (icy gas giant) Or ice balloon
• Neptune: cold, damp sponge (windy and wet-feeling)

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Badge Links

• Space Explorer - Moon
• Space Explorer - Planets