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When a Ruler is Too Short

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High schoolers measure distances using parallax. In this math lesson, students explain how this method helped astronomers with their studies of the solar system. They determine the length of their arm using parallax and compare it with other high schoolers in class.

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2005