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Activity Title:
Here Comes the Heat
General Description:
Participants use spectroscopy to measure heat. Participants will develop a better understanding of the various units used by scientist to characterize electromagnetic radiation.
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Content Standard:
Physical Science: Interactions of Matter and Energy
General Topic:
Light/Energy
Source:
Genesis
Body:
Uranus
Grade Level:
9-12
Mission:
Genesis
Background:
Solar System Missions
Teacher's Notes:
This activity is pretty advanced. May be suitable for an AP class.
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