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Title: A Rose By Any Other Name
Url: https://www.nsta.org/ncss-case-study/rose-any-other-name
Creator: Schulz, Teresa M.
Publisher: National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Description: This case study uses the example of Pluto: how do we determine what a planet is? The lesson compares orbital parameters like semi-major axis, orbital period and orbital resonance of different planets. The material would be appropriate for high school or lower level undergraduate classes. The case study and teaching notes may be downloaded in PDF format. The site also includes a section for instructor feedback where general comments may be read and contributed.
LC Classification: Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Moon -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Planets. Planetology
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Planets. Planetology -- Superior planets -- Pluto
Science -- Astronomy -- Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics -- Calculation of orbits
GEM Subject: Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Instructional issues
Key Concept: Astronomy -- Planets
Astronomy -- Terrestrial planets
Astronomy -- Solar system
Date Issued: 2005-03-21
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Case Study
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- PDF
Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Language: English
Rights: National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo.
Access Rights: Free access
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