Determining the Hubble Constant

Students will graph distance/velocity data of real galaxies to arrive at their own value of the Hubble constant (H). Once they have calculated their own value of H, they will use it to determine distances to real galaxies with known recessional velocities.
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Graphing Calculators, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, LCD Projector, Assistive Technology
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: absolute magnitude, apparent magnitude, Cepheid variable star, galaxy, Hubble constant, megaparsec, parsec, red shift
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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