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How do you determine the position coordinates of objects in space? Using the provided worksheet, class members determine the location of the space shuttle based upon its spherical coordinates from the Dryden Flight Research Center.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a lesson on 3-D space and coordinates
- Once the class understands the concept, have them determine the coordinates given spherical coordinates
Classroom Considerations
- The activity requires Google Earth
- The equations with Greek variables may confuse some individuals
Pros
- Solution document works out the solutions in detail
- The background information provides a reason for why pupils need to be able to convert spherical coordinates to Cartesian coordinates
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- PowerPoint is required to see the animations