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- 10th - 12th
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Students use the slopes of various curves plotted on log-log graph paper to classify stellar objects as binary stars, supernovae, or active galaxies.The data used in this lesson were obtained from X-ray astronomy satellites. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study energy generation by the Sun, which involves atoms and nuclei. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the gigantic explosions in the universe that are produced by dying stars and cause new star formations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze data collected from the Chandra X-ray Observatory on supernova remnants. They calculate the average pixel intensity of supernova remnants, and order pixel intensity levels. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a unit on spectroscopy of stars and supernova remnants. They read background information, answer discussion questions, convert energies to wavelengths and frequencies, conduct a flame test experiment, and design a poster. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students observe visible spectra of known elements and identify an unknown element or combination of elements by visible spectra. They view a slide presentation, write five questions, and conduct a spectometer experiment. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students hypothesize on the inspirational value of wishing well folklore. They explore the struggles various cultural groups faced while trying to survive as a frontier population. Students discuss their beliefs and their long-term validity. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students read and discuss "A People's War". They explain how insight is related to the Arm's Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. They investigate the escalation of the Cold War and the politicians that endorsed it. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read pieces of poetry and present information to the class. They categorize and sequence endorsement cards that are handed to them at the beginning of the lesson. They use keywords to support a historical thesis. Full Review »
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- 5th - 11th
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Students observe pictures taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. From a given website, students observe images of the Einstein Cross, Black Eye Galaxy, Hoag's Object, merging and interacting galaxies and more. This lesson plan gives a short description of each picture listed on the website. Full Review »
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