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Use spectral knowledge to make discoveries on a distant moon. Small groups gather information from images of one of Saturn's moons. The moon orbits within the E-ring made up of mainly water ice. Using information about the composition of the Enceladus, pupils determine whether it may be adding to the material in the E-ring and how.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research to find where similar techniques have discovered planets with atmospheres or even geysers
- Provide a mini-lesson on the Saturn system
Classroom Considerations
- Requires pupils to have knowledge of how occultation events can determine whether a planet has an atmosphere or not
Pros
- Includes a Flash interactive to use instead of slides
- Contains materials for differentiated instruction
Cons
- None