Layers of the Atmosphere Model - Science Day

Create a colourful 3D model showing the different layers of the Earth's atmosphere. Children will understand the structure of the atmosphere while developing painting, assembling and model-making skills through a hands-on science craft.

Painting 30 to 60 mins 10 to 12 years

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Prepare the Base

Cut a square base, a rectangular back support, a narrow strip and five semi-circular cardboard pieces in different sizes. Cover all the cardboard pieces neatly with white paper.

Paint the Pieces

Paint the covered pieces using Fevicryl Acrylic Colours. Paint the base black, create different blue shades for the atmosphere layers and paint the top layer black with white stars.

Assemble the Structure

Attach the rectangular support to the base using Fevicol Glue Drops. Fix the narrow strip and arrange the painted semi-circular layers from largest to smallest to create the 3D standing model.

Add the Science Elements

Paint and stick the Earth, clouds, hot air balloon, meteors, satellite and rockets onto their respective atmospheric layers using Fevicol Glue Drops.

Label the Layers

Attach the printed labels for Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere and Exosphere on the correct layers using Fevicol Glue Drops.

Finish the Model

Stick the title label, "Layers of the Atmosphere," to the front of the base. Your colourful 3D atmosphere model is now ready to display!