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- Author:
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Carleton College Science Education Resource Center,
Len Vacher
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- SERC
- Collection:
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DLESE Community Service Center (SERC)
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Abstract:
In this activity students determine the sizes of the various planets in the solar system, scaled such that the orbit of Saturn fits on campus. The students also compare the planet sizes, given the scale, to the grain sizes of different sediment types. Students recreate spreadsheets, shown in a Powerpoint module, with formulas that answer various pieces of the overall question. This module is the second in a series of four on the Galilean Solar System, and was designed for an undergraduate class where students are asked to look at geological questions mathematically and may spend more time on the math than on the geology. The site includes teaching notes and tips, and links to teaching materials and additional resources.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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Scaling Galileo's Solar System - Size of the Globes
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