Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Mathematics, Space Science, Algebra, Fractions and Decimals, Geometry, Telescopes
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities
With 12 sets of problems in this section of the Year of the Solar System guide, students analyze data, calculate proportions and solve equations to understand focal length, magnification, and the light-gathering ability of simple telescopes and space telescopes.
Early Observations, From Telescopes to Spacecraft [1.7MB PDF file]
This document is part of the Year of the Solar System — Real-World Math guide.