Earth's Orbit and Distance From the Sun
In this badge, designed to help Middle School teachers make the connection between Data Collection, Mathematical Analysis and Scientific Reasoning, participants will be using the NASA EYES On the Solar System app. In the completion of the badge, participants will collect data about the distance between the Earth and Sun, analyze that data and determine if there is a direct correlation between season and distance from the Sun. Estimated Time to Complete: 6.0 Hours
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Standards
ESS1: Earth's Place in the Universe; CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically; CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.C.9 Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables; CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.5 Use functions to model relationships between quantities.