1 sun
9 planets - yes, Pluto, too
137 moons
Madison's 4th grade science project - make a model of the solar system no larger than a mailbox.
Over a week was spent shaping planets out of clay, stringing small beads (moons) onto clear string, tape, glue, paint, fabric.
Madison had just a little help and guidance on this one, from mom and aunt Carrie, and they are all are anxiously awaiting their grade, I mean Madison's grade.
The school library is full of various interpretations of our solar system:
"It sounds like the most interesting project they had was edible. The base of background of the solar system was a cake, the planets were make of pancakes, and rings were made out of bits of pancakes, and then they ate the cake yesterday. Madison's best friend brought this in, it had bright blue icing that was all over Madison's face when she got home yesterday." (there's one in every crowd - cake for teacher - the nerve!)
You did a great job girls, I mean Madison! It looks great! I am very proud of you!
