An Understanding of the Positions of the Planets and the Speed of Light

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

The students will be able to identify and understand the positions of the planets relative to Earth and Sun, then calculate distances and the time needed for radio signals to travel these distances by completing this activity.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Curriculum Standards:

National Standards: 1. Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science 2. Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry; 3. Content Standard B: Interactions of Energy and Matter

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