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NASA CONNECT Data Analysis and Measurement: Dancing in the Night Sky
- Author:
- NASA's Center for Distance Learning
- Subject:
- Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- NASA
- Collection:
- NASA CONNECT
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary
- Abstract:
In NASA CONNECT Dancing in the Night Sky, students will learn about the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. They will learn the many legends and myths that have revolved around the aurora throughout the history of mankind. Students will also discover how NASA scientists and engineers use satellite technology to measure and analyze aurora data. They will see how Norwegian scientists apply the concepts of data analysis and measurement to study the Northern Lights by using ground-based instruments and sounding rockets. Grades 6-8.
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Primary Source, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Other
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video
- Technical Requirements:
- Internet connection, Quicktime Player for streaming
- Conditions of Use:
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NASA CONNECT is a production of the NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. All Rights Reserved. Broadcast and off-air rights are unlimited and are granted in perpetuity with the following stipulations: NASA CONNECT shall not be used for commercial purposes; used, in whole or in part, to endorse a commercial product; stored, in whole or in part, in a commercial database; altered electronically, mechanically, or photographically without the expressed and prior written permission of NASA.This publication is in the public domain and is not protected by copyright. Permission is not required for duplication.
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