In this project, you will complete "Hour of Code: Recoloring the Universe." Students will learn basic coding to create images from astronomical data by following a video tutorial to create a real-world application of science, technology, and art.
Make sure to read the directions and questions all the way through before selecting this project.
In this project, you will complete "Hour of Code: Recoloring the Universe." Students will learn basic coding to create images from astronomical data by following a video tutorial to create a real-world application of science, technology, and art.
Make sure to read the directions and questions all the way through before selecting this project.
Astronomers use computers to create images and understand their data. Following this Hour of Code (HOC) tutorial, you will use simple computer code (no experience necessary) to create 3 images.
Click here to follow the tutorial.
Question 1
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Step 6: Supernova Image
Right click on your image and choose "Copy image." Then in the space below, right click and choose paste.
OR right click on your image and choose "Save image as..." Save your image in your desired location. Then click on the blue plus sign below in the upper right and choose "Image." Locate your image and upload.
Question 2
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Step 6: Supernova Code
Copy and paste the code you use to create your image and paste it below.
OR take a screenshot of your code, and copy and paste it below.
Question 3
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Step 7: Starforming
Right click on your image and choose "Copy image." Then in the space below, right click and choose paste.
OR right click on your image and choose "Save image as..." Save your image in your desired location. Then click on the blue plus sign below in the upper right and choose "Image." Locate your image and upload.
Question 4
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Step 7: Starforming Code
Copy and paste the code you use to create your image and paste it below.
OR take a screenshot of your code, and copy and paste it below.
Question 5
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Step 8: Kepler's Nova
Right click on your image and choose "Copy image." Then in the space below, right click and choose paste.
OR right click on your image and choose "Save image as..." Save your image in your desired location. Then click on the blue plus sign below in the upper right and choose "Image." Locate your image and upload.
Question 6
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Step 8: Kepler's Nova Code
Copy and paste the code you use to create your image and paste it below.
OR take a screenshot of your code, and copy and paste it below.