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Students interpret how scientists have explored Saturn. In this NASA based astronomy lesson, students create a timeline depicting the study of Saturn from 1610 until 2010. Each student will write a letter to Galileo discussing how the understanding of Saturn has evolved.

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astronomers, astronomy, saturn, planets

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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2010

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