
What have we learned or observed about the artifact so far?
What can you change in the simulation?
What can you observe in the simulation?
What might you keep the same every time you make an observation
Constant Variables - Things to Keep the Same
Go to the PES Simulation. Click the link: https://learning.amplify.com/patternsofearthandsky/
What time will we make observations?
What dates will we choose?
What direction will we look?
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1 | July 15 2024(month) (day) (year) |
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2 | Jan 15 2025(month) (day) (year) |
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3 | July 15 2025(month) (day) (year) |
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4 | Jan 15 2026(month) (day) (year) |
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5 | July 15 2026(month) (day) (year) |
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6 | Jan 15 2027(month) (day) (year) |
Do we see different stars at different times of year?
Could we ever see both of the constellations in the sky at the same time?
How long did it take for you to see the same constellation over and over again?
What patterns do you notice? When could we see the same constellations?
On August 23, Manny observed a constellation called the Fish-Hook in the sky. He went outside again on February 23, 6 months later, to see if he could find it.
Would Manny be able to see the Fish-Hook in February? How do you know?
How long will he have to wait until he can see the Fish-Hook in that exact spot in the sky again?