Mysteries of Deep Space - Classroom Activity: Determining Red-Shift in a Receding Star
Mysteries of Deep Space - Classroom Activity: Determining Red-Shift in a Receding Star
Description:
To meet the instructional objectives for this activity, students will: 1. manipulate multivariable algebraic formulas, 2. understand velocity, wavelength and frequency, 3. study the Doppler effect, 4. determine the amount of red-shift in light from a receding star. The lesson plan includes the following features: - Time Needed for Activity, - Target Grade Level, - Materials, - Background Information & Questions, - Web Resources.
Education Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12, Higher education
Subject:
Physics, Physical Sciences, Astronomy, Space Sciences, Earth Science, Process Skills, Chemistry, Engineering
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
PBS
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