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Knowledge and Understanding concepts include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recognise different types of data and explore how the same data can be represented in different ways (ACTDIK008).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Processes and Production skills include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collect, access and present different types of data using simple software to create information and solve problems (ACTDIP009).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Define simple problems, and describe and follow a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) to solve them (ACTDIP010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There is comprehensive information and help available on the AstroQuest website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once\nregistered, you\u2019ll be presented with a short video tutorial by Dr Luke Davis.\nLuke is one of the many project scientists for AstroQuest. He provides a\nvaluable insight into the project. From there, follow the prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each webpage\nhas helpful tutorials and information available via the \u2018i\u2019 icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click on the Science<\/a> button for background information about galaxies, the quest design and discoveries made by citizen scientists in astronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’d like us to send you some AstroQuest rewards<\/a> for your students please contact us<\/a> with your address and how many rewards you need and we’ll send some to you (within Australia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AstroQuest website provides a lot of data and information on each of the galaxies examined by the class. Design a table to present some of this data and information. Include text, numbers and diagrams in your table. Some possible information you could include is the size and type of the galaxy. The required information is available in the \u2018My Gallery\u2019 tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waves are used to represent light being emitted from the galaxies. From this data, scientists can determine the types of objects such as old stars and hot dust that make up the galaxy. Include this information in your table by adding new columns to your table. (Hint: You could tick if the object is present and cross if it is missing.) The required information is available in the \u2018My Gallery\u2019 tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use appropriate software to sort the examined galaxies either by their age or distance from the Earth. Is there another set of data that could be used to sort the galaxies? Add this extra information to your chosen software and sort the galaxies again. The required information is available in the \u2018My Gallery\u2019 tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explain to your partner the sequence of steps you followed to examine your galaxies on the AstroQuest website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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