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    How do I make an Earth model for a science project?
    Jessie Antonellis-John
    Math and Science Instructor
    Jessie Antonellis-John is a Math and Science Instructor who teaches at Southwestern Oregon Community College. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in curriculum development. Jessie earned her PhD in Teaching & Teacher Education from the University of Arizona, her Master of Education from Western Governors University, and her BS in Astrophysics from Mount Holyoke College. She’s also co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in professional publications.
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    Creating a model of the Earth could involve using the Papier-Mâché technique, where you employ materials of varying densities to represent different layers. To illustrate, envision a cross-sectional view, perhaps by cutting open an object like a tennis ball to reveal the core. For the layers, consider using materials such as Styrofoam or kinetic sand. Crafting the crust could involve papier-mâché to emphasize its distinctiveness in comparison to the other layers. Creating a three-dimensional representation with these diverse textures might be challenging, so a vertical display showcasing the layers is more practical.
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    How do I distinguish and apply crimp beads?
    T. Chinsen
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    Crimp beads look like hollow metal tubes. They are designed to be crushable to fasten a cord end, and they can only be used once. Regular beads have a bead hole that is much smaller than the diameter of the bead itself.
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    I have tried making these craft ideas. What should I use to fill the cushion: cotton or fiber to make it more fluffy?
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    You can use cotton, fiber, tissues or anything similar. It's your cushion, so it's up to you. You could even fill it with rice.
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    What should I use to fill in the cushion, cotton or the fiber to make it more fluffy?
    sally
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    You can use cotton, fiber, tissues or anything similar. It's your cushion, so it's up to you. You could even fill it with rice.
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    What should I use to fill in the cushion, cotton or the fiber to make it more fluffy?
    sally
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    You can use cotton, fiber, tissues or anything similar. It's your cushion, so it's up to you. You could even fill it with rice.
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