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This Space-Based Astronomy on the Internet unit plan also includes:
Young scientists compile everything they have learned into a report in the fifth and final lesson in a unit on the visible light spectrum. Access to photos from observatories, telescopes, and satellites allows learners to compare and analyze information.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have each class member offer three ideas they would like to research; assign topics so no one is covering the same concept
- Create a grading rubric to give scholars before they start writing
Classroom Considerations
- If pupils are to work on this during class, make sure each has access to the Internet
Pros
- Serves as the summative assessment for the unit
- Web resources are high quality, scientific research pages
Cons
- Lesson does not include a grading rubric