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The
Venus Transit
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In
the Venus
Transit,
students will learn about
the importance of using scale
models to represent the size
and distance of objects in
the solar system and beyond.
They will be introduced to
the astronomical unit (AU),
the baseline distance from
the Earth to the Sun, which
astronomers use to determine
the relative distances from
the Earth to other planets,
stars, asteroids, and objects
in space. They will also
discover fascinating facts
about the Venus Transit,
a celestial and historical
event, which helped astronomers
determine the scale of the
solar system. By conducting
inquiry-based and web activities,
students will make connections
between NASA research and
the mathematics, science,
and technology they learn
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Books, periodicals, pamphlets, and web sites may provide
teachers and students with background information and extensions.
Inclusion of a resource does not constitute an endorsement, either
expressed or implied, by the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration.
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