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We know the speed of light, but can we measure the speed of dark? During the lesson, scholars perform gedanken, or thought experiments related to the speed of sound and the speed of light.
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- Team teach this with a philosophy class if possible
- Clarify exactly what gedanken experiments include for learners who are confused
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson builds on prior knowledge from previous lessons in the series
- The sixth in a series of nine lessons
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- Lesson includes homework questions
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- Does not include possible answers or ideas for guided discussion
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