Seeing Like an Astronomer
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- Original Source:American Museum of Natural History
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Description
In this Digital Universe activity, students experiment with ways of looking (with the naked eye, under different circumstances and from different perspectives, and with aids such as binoculars or a digital model) to gain an understanding of how scientists use observation in their work. The nine-page printable PDF activity includes illustrated step-by-step instructions for the following hands-on and computer-assisted activities:Looking with the Naked Eye, Looking with Modified Observation Techniques, and How Astronomers Work. Less
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 9
Topics: Professional Development, Science, Earth & Space Science
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Source Materials
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Teachers