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Finding the Distance to the Sun
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Finding the Distance to the Sun

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Topic: Math

Grade Level: 9-12

Body: Sun

Mission:

Science Education Standards: Science and Technology -- Content Standard D

Energy in the Earth System

Heating of Earth's surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.

Short Description: The students will apply the concepts of vertical angles and ratios to calculate lengths and angles. Can they determine the distance to the sun?

Source: Goddard Space Flight Center


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