JOURNAL ARTICLE

Outdoor Science Activity: "Orienteering" Walk Through the Solar System.

  • Published In: Physics Teacher, 2024, v. 62, n. 6. P. 451 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rovsek, Barbara 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses an outdoor science activity called "Orienteering" that focuses on teaching students about the solar system. The activity involves creating a scale model of the solar system using physical models of the Sun and planets. The models are placed outdoors, with Earth located 100 meters from the Sun, and the other planets positioned at corresponding distances. Participants are given clues and tools to locate the planets, such as rulers, protractors, and maps. The activity aims to help students develop an understanding of the sizes, distances, and positions of the planets in the solar system. It can be adapted for different age groups and has been successful in various educational settings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Physics Teacher. 2024/09, Vol. 62, Issue 6, p451
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0031-921X
  • DOI:10.1119/5.0142783
  • Accession Number:179339306
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