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Exoplanet Atmospheres Science: Determining Atmospheric Composition of Exoplanets
written by
Shannon D. Willoughby and Rebecca E. Vieyra
edited by Caroline Hall
This lecture tutorial by the NASA Space Science Education Consortium introduces students to the idea of how spectroscopy can provide information about the atmospheric composition of planets outside our solar system. Students interpret graphs and examine spectral patterns to explore how astronomers identify elements in a distant planet's atmosphere using space and Earth-based spectroscopy instruments. This resource is appropriate for a course in introductory astronomy or within an algebra-based high school physics course.
This Lecture Tutorial is the guiding activity in the NASA-SSEC Exoplanet Atmospheres Digi Kit, a project funded by NASA and Temple University. Editor's Note: See Supplementary document titled, "Teacher's Notes", developed specifically to support this Lecture Tutorial. Teacher's Notes provides background information on blackbody radiation, the transit method of exoplanet detection, and emission/absorption spectra. It can be used as a refresher for teachers or as a flipped lesson for high school students.
Exoplanet Atmospheres Science: Determining Atmospheric Composition of Exoplanets
by R. Vieyra and S. Willoughby download 659kb .pdf Published: October 17, 2019 Rights: Temple University and AAPT, 2019
Exoplanet Atmospheres Science
by S. Willoughby and R. Vieyra Modifiable Word document download 1402kb .docx Published: October 18, 2019 Rights: AAPT and Temple University
Exoplanet Atmospheres: Teacher Notes
by Caroline Hall and David Straw Background information download 375kb .pdf Published: October 18, 2019 Rights: C. Hall and D. Straw
Next Generation Science StandardsWaves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer (HS-PS4)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (9-12)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Electromagnetic Radiation (PS4.B)
Information Technologies and Instrumentation (PS4.C)
The Universe and its Stars (ESS1.A)
Crosscutting Concepts (K-12)
Patterns (K-12)
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity (3-12)
Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems (1-12)
Science is a Human Endeavor (3-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Engaging in Argument from Evidence (2-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
NGSS Nature of Science Standards (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Engaging in Argument from Evidence (2-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
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