Determining the Nature, Size, and Age of the Universe

In this lesson, students measure the size of several galaxies to reproduce a plot of Hubble's Law. The goal of this lesson is to give students the chance to simulate the process that led to the notion that the universe is expanding, provide insight... (View More) (View Less)

Keywords: Data graphing

Audience: High school
Materials Cost: 1 cent - $1 per group of students

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Astrophysics

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Snow Goggles and Limiting Sunlight

This is a lesson about radiation and the use of the scientific method to solve problems of too much radiation. Learners will build snow goggles similar to those used by the Inuit (designed to block unwanted light, while increasing the viewer's... (View More) (View Less)

Keywords: Radiation

Audience: Elementary school, Middle school
Materials Cost: 1 cent - $1 per group of students

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Planetary Science

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