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Supernovas burn for a short time but can give scientists extensive information about the universe. Learners analyze given data about the change in the light magnitude of a supernova. They look for patterns in the data and use them to answer questions about the properties of the supernova over time.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create an interdisciplinary math lesson by analyzing the data patterns with equations
Classroom Considerations
- Requires the use of spreadsheet software
- Expects an understanding of the magnitude of light
Pros
- Includes detailed instructions for analyzing the data in the spreadsheet
- Provides conclusion questions
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- None