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Galaxy Hunter - A Cosmic Photo Safari

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Space science stars journey through our night sky and take virtual photos of galaxies to investigate simple random samples. Higher math is used to analyze the data collected. Copy the evaluation/assessment questions onto a handout for learners to answer as they work though the interactive component. 

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sample size

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sample size, simple random sampling, unconscious bias, science
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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