Count Your Lucky Stars: Sampling in Astronomy
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This is an activity about sampling specifically in astronomy. Learners will make a sampling window in order to estimate the number of stars in the sky visible to the unaided eye. After, they will discuss how to estimate the effect of different variables on their counts, such as sky brightness, dark adaptation, cloud cover, etc. Please note use of a clear night sky is optimal for this activity.
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- Mathematics > General
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- Grade 1
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- Grade 5
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Mathematics:Data collection, analysis and probability,Mathematics:Number and operations,Middle School,NSDL,Grade 4,oai:nsdl.org:2200/20140407123826307T,Grade 5,NSDL_SetSpec_ncs-NSDL-COLLECTION-000-003-112-115,Planetary Science,Upper Elementary,High School,Elementary School,Earth and space science:Astronomy:Size and scale,Vocational/Professional Development Education,Mathematics:Measurement,Earth and space science:Astronomy:Stars, nebulae and galaxies,Mathematics,Space Science,Space scienceLanguage:
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This is an activity about sampling specifically in astronomy. Learners will make a sampling window in order to estimate the number of stars in the sky visible to the unaided eye. After, they will discuss how to estimate the effect of different variables on their counts, such as sky brightness, dark adaptation, cloud cover, etc. Please note use of a clear night sky is optimal for this activity.
