Lesson 3 How Far is Far?

Using a pinhole viewer students will look at a reflected image of the Sun to calculate how far the Sun is from Earth. This activity would be used for enrichment or for advanced students. This lesson requires pre-planning for the teacher to practice making and using the viewers. Simple math calculations are required by the students to complete the assignment.
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Direct Link: http://journeythroughtheuniverse.org/downloads/Content/Voyage_G58_L3.pdf

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Basic Calculators
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: sun, solar system, model, moon
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Instructional Technique,  Data Set
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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