In Science, Year 5 talked about how models can help our understanding of the Solar System.
Scientists often use models to help people understand an idea, especially one that cannot be seen easily. As our Solar System is so big and we cannot see the extent of it, a scaled-down model is the best method to help us understand our world.
Year 5 ventured outside to create their own scaled-down version of space. Each child became the planets (or our moon) and orbited the Sun.
Help at home: Can you work out with person is which planet (an