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Galactic Inquiry
Students view NASA images of galaxies and develop a galaxy classification scheme. They compare and contrast their classification scheme with that developed by Edwin Hubble. They recognize that galaxies are collections of billions of stars.
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The Big Bang-Hubble's Law
For this Hubble's law worksheet, students use data for galaxies which include their distance and speed. Students make a graph to show the distance to each galaxy and the speed of each galaxy. They use their graph to answer 4 questions...
Adrian College
The Universe
Young scientists create a simulation of Hubble's law. Introducing the Big Bang Theory using balloons and a simple lab worksheet, scholars complete a data table and perform analysis.
American Museum of Natural History
How Did the Universe Begin?
The Big Bang Theory is more than a television show. Pupils read how Edwin Hubble observed other galaxies and noticed that the galaxies are moving away from each other. Scholars learn about the idea of the big bang and what happened next...
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Astronomer Research
Students discover the contributions of early astronomers and scientists. In this research skills lesson, students research electronic and print sources about Galileo Galilei, Aristarchus, Hipparchus, Claudius Ptolemy, Nicholas...
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Advanced Critical Reading: Hubble
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about the Hubble Telescope and then answer seven questions based on the reading.
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20th-Century Astronomy
Students examine and explain how the distance to nearby stars can be measured by the parallax method, discuss the role of women in the history of American astronomy, form their own opinions of the importance of Harlow Shapley and Edwin...
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Universal Proportions: Earth and Moon
Students create scale models of Earth, the Moon, and the distances within the universe. Working in groups, they construct their models of Earth and the Moon on a scale of 50:1 and calculate how far apart to place their models. They...
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Classifying Galaxies
Young scholars classify galaxies by their shape using the Hubble Tuning Fork Diagram.
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Galaxies
Learners use the provided website to classify galaxies after exploring information about elliptical, spiral, lenticular, and irregular galaxies and using the Hubble Tuning Fork.
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The Farther Away You Are, The Faster Away You Move
High schoolers explore linear relationships. The lesson uses science to develop an understanding of the expanding Universe. There are 3 Labs, only 2 of which are required. Lab C is an enrichment for higher level classes.
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Galaxy Mapping
Students research the constellations and discuss their findings. Then they construct their own maps of the galaxy using paper, black paint, aluminum foil, etc. They make a 3-D map of their chosen constellation.
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Famous Missourians Challenge
In this multiple choice activity, students read descriptive sentences and choose the names of the persons being described. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Bellwork for Week 19-Electromagnetic Spectrum and Planets
In this bellwork on the electromagnetic spectrum and planets instructional activity, students answer questions about the information determined using a spectroscope, the geocentric and heliocentric models of planet rotation and the planets.
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Cosmic Collision
In this cosmic collision learning exercise, students explore interactive online website to study about the dynamics of different galaxies. They write short answers to 8 questions that follow.
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Missouri Alphabetizing Worksheet
In this Missouri worksheet, students read 12 words in a list that pertain to the state of Missouri. Students alphabetize the words.
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Homeschooling
In this homeschooling website, parents are provided with a variety of tools and articles for varying ages and lessons. Parents can browse topics, activities, and support groups.
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Famous Missourians Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read the famous Missourians listed at the bottom of the page. Students then locate the words within the word search.
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: 1938 Bruce Medalist: Edwin Hubble
Site honoring the winners of the Catherine Wolf Bruce medal for lifetime contributions to astronomy. Edwin Hubble, the award winner in 1938, is highlighted in a biography.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Edwin Hubble 1889 1953
Part of the NASA website, this is a reprint of an article in the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada about Edwin Hubble's life and accomplishments, stressing his role in the development of modern astronomy.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Edwin Hubble
Learn about Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer who is known for playing a vital role in the development of extragalactic astronomy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Edwin Hubble
An article about the life of Edwin Hubble. Learn about how he grew up, education, and how he developed his theories of an expanding universe.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Edwin Hubble
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information about Edwin Hubble's life and work.
PBS
Pbs: People and Discoveries: Edwin Hubble
Part of the PBS website, an article documenting the life and work of Edwin Hubble.