6 result(s) for "exoplanet"
Celestial Jukebox
Through the use of rhythm patterns of sounds presented in a solar system model, learners will collect data to determine orbital periods.
Life Beyond Earth Exhibit at Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center is working with formal education providers in local underserved schools around a combined project including an interactive exhibit, a Davis Planetarium program and associated Educator Workshops, and will provide outreach to the informal science education community to e
Planet Quest Observing Cards
The PlanetQuest Observing Cards are designed to give telescope operators and other interpreters a new way of explaining the night sky. Relating common observing objects to our search for exoplanets makes these spectacular sights more understandable.
The Search for Planets Around Other Stars: An Introductory Resource Guide for College Instructors
The discovery and characterization of exoplanets is one of the most exciting and fast-changing areas in modern astronomical research.
Kepler Star Wheels
This is a make-it-yourself planisphere designed to show where Kepler is pointing. Learners can use it to locate exoplanets around stars in the night sky.
Planet Hunters Educators Guide
Using the 5-E model, these lessons introduce planets, planetary systems, star types, exoplanets, transits, light curves, and the Planet Hunters citizen science project. Supplemental materials include data/image sheets. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are identified.
