Space Math - Comparing Planets Orbiting Other Stars

This NASA lesson utilizes real world data about the size of planets orbiting other stars. Students are asked to use this data to compare the size of the planets to Earth and Jupiter. Lesson includes a visual representation and an answer key.
Resource ID#: 29511 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: ratio, proportional reasoning, fractions
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task,  Image/Photograph,  Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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