Interactive

Clarke's Dream

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How does satellite TV keep a steady stream when the earth and the satellite are constantly moving? Scholars use a simulator to adjust the radius of orbit of a satellite around the earth. They view graphs of acceleration and time period to see the changes due to the adjustment of the orbit.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Co-teach with Language Arts when they are reading 2001: A Space Odyssey
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • Assumes prior knowledge of acceleration, radius, and how to interpret graphs
Pros
  • Provides intuitive controls
  • Analysis questions cover basic through advanced concepts
Cons
  • None