Appearances Can Be Deceiving!

Posted July 22nd, 2008 by admin
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NASA New Horizons Mission to Pluto and Beyond
http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/education/educators.php

Students explore the relationship between angular width, actual size, and distance by using their finger, thumb and fist as a unit of angular measurement in this hands-on activity.

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Length of Activity: 
2 class periods
Can non-scientists successfully conduct this activity?: 
Educator with subject matter knowledge
Non-science teacher
What level of help is needed to conduct?: 
Materials are self-explanatory
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Binder