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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 7 and 9–12 Mathematics and Science)
By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.