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Lesson Plans - 10th Grade

Astronomical Scales

Students will
1. understand how scaling factors can be used to make representations of astronomical distances;
2. learn how to write and solve equations that relate real distance measurements to scaled representations of the distances; and
3. understand how the use of scientific notation makes calculations involving large numbers easier to manage.

Discover Magazine: The Solar System

Students will

* learn about NASA’s options for its space program;
* research which option may be the most viable; and
* make a recommendation based on research

Understanding Space Travel

# At some time in the future, there likely will be cities in space.
# The first of these cities will probably be lunar based, Mars based, or space based (orbiting Earth).

The Betsy Ross Story: Truth or Legend?

Students investigate the facts behind the story of Betsy Ross.

Seeing Stars

Students follow directions to make five-point stars like the ones on the American flag.