Appearances Can Be Deceiving!

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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary

Grade Sub-Level:

Middle School, High School

Grades:

Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Abstract:

Students explore the relationship between angular size, actual size, and distance by using their finger, thumb and fist as a unit of angular measurement in this hands-on activity.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
NASA still images; audio files; video; and computer files used in the rendition of 3-dimensional models, such as texture maps and polygon data in any format, generally are not copyrighted. You may use NASA imagery, video, audio, and data files used for the rendition of 3-dimensional models for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits, computer graphical simulations, and Internet Web pages. This general permission extends to personal Web pages.