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Studying what you can't see can be challenging. Discover how scientists use indirect measurements to prove the existence of planets and estimate their sizes. The introduction explains the symbiotic movement of planets and stars during an orbit. Young scientists examine a planet's orbit and the corresponding radial velocity of the star.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a guided document for your classes to complete as they work through the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a fundamental understanding of orbits of planets
- Requires knowledge of wave motion and characteristics
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Provides questions and answers for probing thoughts throughout the activity
- Includes options to meet different needs based on the goal of your lesson
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- None