Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project: Basic Coordinates and Seasons Lab

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published by the Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska
written by Kevin M. Lee

This simulation-based teaching module illustrates three different, but related concepts. Terrestrial coordinates and the celestial equatorial coordinate system are both simulated, allowing students to explore the motion of the sun and how it relates to seasons. Interactive maps display terrestrial and celestial equatorial coordinates; students can change the point location on the map and view coordinates from different reference points. The third component of this package explores Earth's seasons and the ecliptic as the earth orbits the sun.

This module is part of a larger collection of simulation-based labs for introductory astronomy.

http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/motion1.html

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Astronomy - Solar System = Earth - The Sun	- High School - Lower Undergraduate - Informal Education - Upper Undergraduate	- Instructional Material = Activity = Interactive Simulation

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- Physical Science - Physics First - Conceptual Physics - Algebra-based Physics - AP Physics	- Lesson Plan - Activity - Laboratory	Currently 0.0/5 Want to rate this material? Login here!

Intended Users:: Learner
Educator
Format:: application/flash
Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2002 University of Nebraska
Permission is granted to use for noncommercial purposes as long as it remains unmodified.
Keywords:: celestial equatorial coordinates, earth, ecliptic, orbit, seasons, sun, terrestrial coordinates
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created August 18, 2008 by Alea Smith
Record Updated:: November 12, 2021 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: March 26, 2007
Other Collections:: The Physics To Go

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This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.

Topic: Astronomy
Unit Title: Astronomy Resources For the High School Classroom

In this module, you'll find simulations for introducing terrestrial coordinates (latitude/longitude), celestial equatorial coordinates, and how Earth's seasons are related to its axial tilt. It will help build a foundation for understanding obliquity, the angle between an object's rotational axis and a line perpendicular to its orbital plane. Knowledge of obliquity is crucial for astronomy calculations and Earth-based observation. Includes detailed student guide, assessment materials, and background information.

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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=7873">Lee, Kevin. Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project: Basic Coordinates and Seasons Lab. Lincoln: Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska, March 26, 2007.</a>

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K. Lee, (Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2002), WWW Document, (http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/motion1.html).

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K. Lee, Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project: Basic Coordinates and Seasons Lab (Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2002), <http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/motion1.html>.

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Lee, K. (2007, March 26). Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project: Basic Coordinates and Seasons Lab. Retrieved December 6, 2024, from Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska: http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/motion1.html

Chicago Format

Lee, Kevin. Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project: Basic Coordinates and Seasons Lab. Lincoln: Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska, March 26, 2007. http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/motion1.html (accessed 6 December 2024).

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Lee, Kevin. Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project: Basic Coordinates and Seasons Lab. Lincoln: Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska, 2002. 26 Mar. 2007. 6 Dec. 2024 <http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/motion1.html>.

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