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The Drake Equation ActivityThe Drake Equation Activity
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The Drake Equation

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In this Drake Equation worksheet, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the internet to find the possible ranges for three variables in the Drake Equation.

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the milky way galaxy

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civilizations in the milky way, milky way, the drake equation, math
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Grade
9th - 11th
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Math
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Activities & Projects
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