Lesson Plan

Practical Illustrations of Astronomical Concepts Relating to the Solar System

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Eighth graders are introduced to concepts related to the Solar System. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they must describe a ray of light and how it travels. They draw a diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum and describe the wavelengths associated with each type of light. They end the lesson by showing how light is reflected by mirrors.

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Grade
8th
Subjects
Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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