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Counting Galaxies with the Hubble Space Telescope
In this counting galaxies activity, students use a photograph taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and they divide the field into 16 square areas. They find the average number of galaxies in the cells, they find the area of one of the...
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Advanced Critical Reading: Hubble
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about the Hubble Telescope and then answer seven questions based on the reading.
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Algebra: Mirror, Mirror on the Universe
Students assess how algebra, telescopes, space exploration and optics are so important in astronomy. They encounter studies on the Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble Deep Field and how algebra helps to determine the effects of contamination...
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Black Holes Revealed
Learners explore the concept of black holes through an interactive program. They explore how they form and what materials form them. They can also visit websites in which they can research radio transmission between the Earth and space.
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Galaxies Galore, Games and More
Students practice skills used in scientific investigation while studying the three main types of galaxies. Students identify Earth as part of Milky Way galaxy, the parts of galaxies, and the types of galaxies, as well as classify...
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April 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that the Hubble Telescope was launched on April 25, 1990. Students comment on whether is it is beneficial to study the universe.