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Create a Hubble Tuning Fork Diagram ActivityCreate a Hubble Tuning Fork Diagram Activity
Publisher
Las Cumbres Observatory
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Create a Hubble Tuning Fork Diagram

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Add a little color to the universe. Learners recreate images of the galaxies using real data and Photoshop software. They display their images in a Hubble tuning fork diagram by classifying and categorizing their shapes.

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Concepts

galaxies, the hubble telescope, sound waves

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils assemble a bulletin board with enlarged photos of their creation

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires the use of Photoshop software
  • Provide individuals with Internet-enabled devices

Pros

  • Includes step-by-step instructions with photos
  • Adaptable to different grade levels

Cons

  • None

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