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HS, Earth Science Std 10: Identify scientists and their findings relative to Earth and space, including Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Einstein.

Lesson Plans: Gravitational Force: An Internet Based Lesson The objective of this lesson is for students to be familiar with Sir Isaac Newton, the development of his Law of Universal Gravitation. Herschel Infrared Experiment To perform a version of the experiment of 1800, in which a form of radiation other than visible light was discovered by the famous astronomer Sir Frederick William Herschel. Hubble Galaxy Formation In this exercise, you will learn to classify galaxies using the Hubble Classification scheme. You will also find their distances using the Hubble law. Hubble's Law The student will determine a value for Hubble's constant, based on their observations of the images and spectra of 12 spiral galaxies. Kepler's Laws By reproducing ellipses via the "string-and-pencil method," the students will draw ellipses and determine the eccentricities; by measuring the orbits of five of Jupiter's moons, the students will test Kepler's third law; and by using characteristics of Pluto's orbit, the students will confirm Kepler's second law. Identifying Lines in the Solar Spectrum The student will identifies lines of the solar spectrum, using interpolation from "known" Fraunhofer lines. A Keck Spectrum Using Hubble's Law, determine the distance to this object. Ultimately, estimate the power of the gamma ray burst from its measured flux at Earth and its distance from us.

Resources: Exploring Planets: More than 25 hands-on science activities are provided in classroom-ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring Earth, the planets, geology, and space sciences. Discoveryschools.com Teachnology Space and Astronomy Lesson Plans The Space Place A great site from NASA to explore with your students. Don't miss the Goodies for Teachers area for printables and lesson worksheets. NASA Spacelink Use this website to start your search of the NASA collection of educational materials, such as classroom lessons, online activities, and multimedia resources. NASA Explores Express Lessons and Online Resources Lesson Plan Central An educator's guide to lesson plans, worksheets, web links, and more.
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