Oh, What a Pane!
Oh, What a Pane!
Activity Overview
This inquiry based activity provides a mathematical approach to investigating windows on Earth and in space! Students will be able to collect and analyze data as well as mathematically describe astronaut photographs. Feel free to complete the entire activity or pick and choose the individual parts that best apply to what you are teaching.
Activity Scope
• Grades 5-10 • Ages 10-15 • Full Activity 2-4 Hours
• Adaptations for Informal Use < 1 hour
• Adaptations for Informal Use < 1 hour
Relevant Topics
Mathematics, International Space Station, astronaut photography
Adaptations for Informal Use
Consider using the Oh, What A Cupola! part of the activity to have your audience build or design their own cupola window model using materials they have available at home or online tools such as "SketchUp".
Additional Resources
Oh, What a Vision! Handout
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Oh, What a Cupola! Extension Handout
PDF • 342 KB
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