Modeling Eclipses
In this lesson, students will observe the geometry of lunar and solar eclipses by creating a physical, proportional model of the Earth and Moon system and observing shadows.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rI-2yU-cG00H6oWvjJ8Nxxsd2CsduqnB/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E2: Earth & the Universe Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G) Ratio and Proportion (RP)Related Content
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