The Solar System has great surprises for students and teachers alike. The building of a model of the Solar System using scales requires much support from parents, teachers and administrators. It is also a great opportunity to build those basic skills in math, science, language and social studies. Our galaxy is a marvelous place to be in and to learn about. The Aztecs of Mexico saw the Heavens as a huge wheel of fire.
Fire gives life.
When we use our modern telescopes we could actually see that the stars are made up of fire and energy. When this energy runs out, life goes too. Life on Earth is a wonderful miracle. The fire of the Sun sustains this life and this miracle. Students want to know more about the uniqueness of life on Earth.