Question 92
In this activity, you will make a model of an asteroid.
You will need:
• a selection of small rocks • some coarse sand • glue suitable for stone
• black acrylic paint (or any paint which can be applied safely to rock)
• white acrylic paint • trays for mixing paint • paint brushes
Method
1 Use the internet or the pictures in this topic to plan what your model will look like.
2 Choose a small rock and, if necessary, attach sand onto the surface with glue to give a rough texture.
3 When the glue has dried, you can paint your asteroid.
4 Mix the black and white paints to achieve the colours of grey that you want.
5 Together with the other models in your class, you could make a model of part of the asteroid belt.
Example asteroid from this topic:
You will need:
• a selection of small rocks • some coarse sand • glue suitable for stone
• black acrylic paint (or any paint which can be applied safely to rock)
• white acrylic paint • trays for mixing paint • paint brushes
Method
1 Use the internet or the pictures in this topic to plan what your model will look like.
2 Choose a small rock and, if necessary, attach sand onto the surface with glue to give a rough texture.
3 When the glue has dried, you can paint your asteroid.
4 Mix the black and white paints to achieve the colours of grey that you want.
5 Together with the other models in your class, you could make a model of part of the asteroid belt.
Example asteroid from this topic:
