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Categorizing Celestial Objects

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Subject:
Science and Technology
Institution Name:
NewsHour
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PBS
Grade Level:
Secondary
Abstract:

In this lesson students will apply astronomy concepts to develop and test a classification system for planets; Participate in a class vote on planet classification; Read an article about astronomers' response to the planetary categorization; Discuss and write an essay about the scientist's role as decision-makers for the public.

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