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Class Activity: Satellite Tracker

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Demonstrate how the Skywatch website works, locating your city via The International Space Station. Have cooperative groups use string and a protractor to identify an azimuth. When each groups' height has been marked, you will have a model of the path of the space station. This detailed resource comes complete with troubleshooting tips, assessments, and references. It is a worthwhile activity to try with your class.

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satellites, the international space station, azimuth

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Engineering, satellites, azimuth, international space station, science
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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