Astrophysicist
I can understand how maths is used by astrophysicists.
Astrophysicist
I can understand how maths is used by astrophysicists.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It may not be practical to physically land on different planets
- It is possible to use trigonometry to determine terrain features
- This is done by using the position of the sun and the length of the shadows cast by different objects
Keywords
Astrophysicist - An astrophysicist tries to understand the universe and its contents by applying the laws of physics.
Common misconception
Pupils may not be convinced that a right angled triangle is formed.
For the model, we assume that the terrain feature is perpendicular to the surface.
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Astrophysicist, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Astrophysicist, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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