Read the Fine Print
This is an activity about ellipses, their focal points, and how the mathematics involved pertains to planetary orbits. Learners will draw their own ellipse using a string and pencil and calculate the minimum and maximum distance from the Sun for each of the planets. This activity requires access to the Space Weather software and is Solar System Activity 5 in a larger resource, titled Space Update.
- Subject:
- Physical Science
- Space Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Provider:
- NASA
- Provider Set:
- NASA Wavelength
- Date Added:
- 11/05/2014