Mercury Paper Mache

A's class has been studying the solar system, and we had the fun project of making a paper mache planet of Mercury. I'm glad J got to join in the fun. The plastic picnic table cloth came in handy that week.

 The final touch, after letting it hang from our ceiling light for a few day, was a good coat of glow in the dark paint. Standing on the table was a highlight for sure.

Here are a few of the questions I have been asked this week:

A: Is Mercury near the sun?
A: What planet is farthest from the sun?
A: Does the sun move around the earth?
A: How many planets have rings?
A: What planets are mostly made of gas?
A: What is the temperature at Mars?

I was reminded that I didn't really pay too much attention in school during the solar system unit.