In the MOON TIME By observing and recording information about the moon's phase and position in the sky over a 5 week period, students can begin the study of astronomy as it was anciently studied before the invention of telescopes. They will then use models to explain their observations. (Objective 1, 2. learning cycle.)
That's Why They Call it Space Students will set up a scale model of the solar system using the same scale for distance and diameter. (Objective 1, model/simulation.)
Sizing Up Sol Students will produce a projected, pinhole image of the sun and from measurement of the image and projection distance, calculate the actual size of the sun. They will also estimate the sun's apparent brightness from different planets. (Objective 1. model/simulation.)
Doppler Effect A lesson plan using simple equipment to review wave properties and explain the doppler effect.(Objective 1. inquiry/experiment/investigation, demonstration)