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Let your brilliance shine like the sun. Future mathematicians and scientists consider given data on the abundance of different elements in the sun. The assessment task requires consideration of how these different abundances relate to draw conclusions about relative weights.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a science teacher for the task
- Consider using a spreadsheet program to reduce computational load
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have a basic understanding of atoms and elements
- They also need to know how to compute and manipulate ratios
Pros
- Using real-world scientific information makes the task worthwhile
- Simple context requiring analysis of data
Cons
- Link to NASA site is no longer a direct link