Time that Period!

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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics

Institution Name:

Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This lesson examines the idea of periodic behavior and how it is determined from a set of data. The students will examine this concept through a hands-on lab that involves a simple, student-made pendulum which is followed up with critical thinking and performance assessment style questions. Students will also analyze data received from high-energy satellites of various binary star systems' orbital periods or stellar rotation periods.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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