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Solar System Craft

This solar system craft is a fun and educational way of introducing your kids to the solar system!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Monique B

Equipment

  • Elmer's Liquid School Glue
  • Pacon Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, Black, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets, Sulphite Construction Paper
  • White Gel Pen for Artists

Ingredients

  • Liquid Glue
  • White Gel Pen
  • Scissors
  • Colored Papers Black, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue

Instructions

  • Using the liquid glue, attach two of the black papers together.
  • Draw eight curve lines with an equal amount of space between each other using the white gel pen.
  • To create the different planets, use colored paper and cut each into different-sized circles depending on the planet you wish to create.
  • Cut out french fry-like pieces using the scissors and orange paper then attach them to the yellow circle. Use the image below as a guide.
  • For the earth, cut out the continent shape on green paper and attach it to the blue circle.
  • Repeat step 5 but use orange paper then paste it into the red circle.
  • Create a ring (like a long letter c) using red paper and attach it to the pink circle.
  • Cut out french fry-like pieces again but with red, orange, and yellow paper then paste it to the largest yellow paper. You have now created the final planet!
  • It is now time to paste the planets you've created onto the black paper. Each planet should be placed on its individual white line.
  • To create the sun, make a semicircle using yellow paper. Make another semicircle bigger than the yellow one but with orange paper. It should have edges like the sun. Once done, attach the two pieces together.
  • Draw small stars around the planets for the final touches. Now, using the white gel pen, label your artwork with the words "Solar System". You are now done!

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