LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 8

The learner will build an understanding of Earth in the Solar System and its position in the universe.

Objective 8.03

Evaluate astronomers' use of various instruments to extend their senses:

  • Optical telescopes.
  • Radio telescopes.
  • Spectroscopes.
  • Cameras.

Resources aligned to this objective

The problem with parallax
Students will increase their understanding of astronomical measurements by using parallax to measure distances on their school campus. They will also gain an appreciation of the difficulties with such measurements by statistically analyzing the class' results.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

Resources on the web

Black holes
This Science NetLinks lesson introduces students to the science of black holes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science