While refracting and reflecting telescopes use different means of collecting light, the same principle applies to both—the bigger the aperture, the more light collected.
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You can’t see the Sun’s ultraviolet rays with your eyes—you just see their results on your freckled, tanned, or sunburned skin. Build a bracelet that immediately detects these invisible rays.
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This unit is designed for a middle school science class. Students create their own ecosystem using a piece of sod and other materials to create a “town” and analyze ecological impact of the human p…
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One of the best ways to learn about a culture is to look at the objects its people use. What can you tell from the object alone? And what do you gain by seeing it in use?
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When people move, they take along more than their personal possessions. They also transport their culture. How have your family and your neighbors influenced the community you live in?
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What defines you—your ethnic background, the region you live in, your age, or your gender? Correct answer: All of the above.
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No matter what the weather or season, you can explore nature with these 11 challenges. See just how good your observation skills are by comparing butterflies, leaves, reptiles, fish, and more. Then…
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This unit was designed for high school students. It includes activities that challenges students to create a project to inform the public about climate change and to provide a unique solution to mi…
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It probably comes as no surprise that telescopes do a better job of collecting light and observing outer space than your eyes. But do you know why? (Hint: the answer is NOT magnification!)
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When it comes to observing stars, our eyes have their limitations. Take a look at how astronomers combat these limits and accurately measure the distances between celestial bodies.
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