Science and Engineering Practices1) Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Grades 9-12: Analyze data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to make valid and reliable claims or determine an optimal design solution.
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2) Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Grades 9-12: Consider limitations of data analysis when analyzing and interpreting data.
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3) Using Math & Computational Thinking Use mathematical representations of phenomena to describe and/or support claims and/or explanations.
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4) Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information, Grades 9-12: Critically read scientific literature to determine the central ideas or conclusions and/or to obtain scientific and/or technical information to summarize complex evidence, concepts, process, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
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- NASA-SSEC Lecture Tutorial: Determining the Atmospheric Composition of Exoplanets
- NAAP Extrasolar Planets Lab
- Exoplaneteu.org - Exoplanet Encyclopedia
2) Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Grades 9-12: Consider limitations of data analysis when analyzing and interpreting data.
Activities correlating to this Practice:
- NASA-SSEC Lecture Tutorial: Determining the Atmospheric Composition of Exoplanets
3) Using Math & Computational Thinking Use mathematical representations of phenomena to describe and/or support claims and/or explanations.
Activities correlating to this Practice:
- NASA-SSEC Lecture Tutorial: Determining the Atmospheric Composition of Exoplanets
- OpenSource Physics: Transit Method Simulation
4) Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information, Grades 9-12: Critically read scientific literature to determine the central ideas or conclusions and/or to obtain scientific and/or technical information to summarize complex evidence, concepts, process, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
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- "The Future of Spectroscopic Life Detection on Exoplanets", by Sara Seager.