How to Make a Shadow Box of Saturn
Saturn in the night sky can be recreated in striking detail in a handmade shadow box. Build the shadow box from sturdy matte board, which can be found at craft and art supply stores. Matte board can be cut with a mat knife, which is also found at art supply stores. This shadow box would be appropriate for a science or astronomy school project and could also fascinate a space-obsessed youngster on a rainy
Instructions
things you'll need:
- Large sheet matte board
- Mat knife
- Wooden cutting board
- Hot glue gun
- Black spray paint
- Styrofoam ball, 3-inch diameter
- 8 1/2 by 11-inch sheet of Styrofoam
- Compass and pencil
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- White glue
- Heavy black thread
- Straight pin
- Black electrical tape
- Poster paint
- Paintbrush
- Pushpin
- Flashlight
o 1
Cut a 10-inch square from the matte board with the mat knife. Cut four 10-inch by 5-inch strips from the matte board.
o 2
Hot glue the strips to the edges of the 10-inch square at right angles to create the shadow box. Spray the entire shadow box black, inside and outside.
o 3
Measure a 7-inch diameter circle on the Styrofoam sheet with the compass and cut out the circle with the matte knife. Measure and cut out a 3-inch circle in the center of the larger circle.
o 4
Draw and paint rings of various colors on both sides of the Styrofoam circle with the compass and poster paint. Paint the ball orange. Let all paint dry thoroughly and fit the ball inside the circle, adding glue to secure.
o 5
Tie the black thread to the head of a straight pin and poke the pin in the top of the Saturn ball. Attach the other end of the thread to the top of the shadow box with the electrical tape. Saturn will hang at an angle.
o 6
Press the pushpin into the back of the shadow box multiple times to create star points. Position the flashlight outside the back of the shadow box to shine light through the star points.
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Option #2:
Saturn's Rings
· Demonstrate how Saturn's rings are spinning around the planet alongside the planets rotation. Have kids sit on the ground and try to feel the Earth spinning. It takes 24 hours for the Earth to fully rotate, creating day and night. On Saturn, it only takes about 10 hours.
The rings of Saturn are located around the equator of the planet and are made of small bits of space matter such as rocks and ice. The rings are moving around the planet as it rotates.
Use a long length of twine and tie it around a small object that can be tied securely, such as a large wooden bead. The bead represents space matter that is part of Saturn's rings. Have a child hold the end of the twine in one hand and begin spinning in a circle. What happens with the bead? Let each child have a turn.
Saturn's Density
· Saturn's density, or measure of mass, is different than on Earth. Saturn has a lower density than Earth, meaning things would weigh more on Saturn than they do on Earth.
Experiment with density by doing a demonstration that requires adult help.
Boil 1/4 cup of water and have it ready to use. Cut off the top of a small balloon. Use an empty aluminum beverage can for the demonstration. Take the pop top off the aluminum can. Pour the water into the can and cover with the balloon. Secure the balloon with a rubber band, being careful not to get burned.
Observe the changes to the aluminum can. The can changes its outward shape due to the changes in pressure and density within the can, which makes it pull into itself. Would aluminum make a good material for a space ship or space suit when traveling to Saturn?
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