Modelling the Solar System Part 1: Astronomical Units

Use astronomical units to compare distances betweeen objects in our solar system in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 199159 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: solar system, astronomical unit, planets, model, scientific notation, exponents, Sun, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, space, science
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 6-8

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