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- 5th - 8th
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Students study emitted and absorbed light, and label each type of spectrum. They identify elements by their spectral signatures and use a spectroscope. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students pretend they live in an earlier time period and discuss scientific principles. They read early scientist's views of how things work. They conduct experiments to test the early scientist's theories. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students analyze the optical region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe the various types of telescopes and create timelines about its history. They complete a teacher-prepared worksheet by researching the questions online. Students visit Websites that display early drawings and telescopic photos of space. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore a web-based illustrated text and interactive graphics to determine the relationship between the operation of telescopes and light. optics. They work in small groups to become an expert on one of the ten eras of telescope development then present their information to the other groups. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students describe and interpret the science of optical and radio telescopes, space probes and remote sensing technologies (Unit E) They explain the role of radio and optical telescopes in determining characteristics of stars and star systems (Unit E) and identify and correct practical problems in the way a prototype or constructed device functions (Unit D) Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students describe and interpret the science of optical and radio telescopes, space probes and remote sensing technologies. They explain the role of radio and optical telescopes in determining characteristics of stars and star systems, and identify and correct practical problems in the way a prototype or constructed device functions. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students investigate and describe ways that human examineing of Earth and space has depended on technological development. They describe and interpret the science of optical and radio telescopes, space probes and remote sensing technologies. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students investigate the question, "how does understanding the properties and characteristics of light help us to enhance our quality of life?". They apply knowledge gained though the unit in order to create an optical device. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students analyze the theories of the formation of the universe and solar system. Students analyze planetary motion and the physical laws that explain that motion: Rotation, Revolution, Apparent diurnal motions of the stars, sun, and moon, and the effects of the tilt of the earth's axis. Students evaluate astronomers' use of various technologies to extend their senses: optical telescopes. Full Review »
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