Earth's Orbit and Distance From the Sun

Issued by Texas State University Continuing Education

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

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Collect data about the distance from the Earth to the Sun over time using the NASA's Eyes Application. Analyze the data to make a generalization about the relation between distance to the Sun and seasons. Reflect on the utility of this activity as a lesson component in their own classroom

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards and Standards for Mathematical Practice

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.