Engaging in astronomical inquiry: lab manual

'Engaging in Astronomical Inquiry' focuses on students doing science. Information is presented, a problem is introduced, and students learn to craft their own research questions and find the answers. Compatible with any introductory astronomy textbook, the labs are primarily computer-based and can be done in acomputer lab or assigned as homework. TIM SLATER University of Wyoming, USA. STEPHANIE SLATER University of Wyoming, USA. DANIEL J. LYONS University of Wyoming, USA. INDICE: Preface - What's Way Out There? Hubble and Ultra Deep Field - Observing the Sun's Position and Motion - Monitoring the Moving Constellations - Inquiring about Earth's Weather - Assessment Case Studies #1 - Observing Jupiter's Moons - Studying Extra-Solar Planets - Observing Features on the Sun - Exploring Galaxy Zoo b 1 - Exploring Galaxy Zoo b 2 - Assessment Case Studies #2 - Appendices - A. Inquiry Self-Assessment Success Guide - B. Astronomy Mini-Conference Announcement - C. Additional Galaxy Zoo Data Sheets -

• ISBN: 978-1-4292-5860-9
• Editorial: WH Freeman
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 164
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés