Seasons - Teacher Model Demonstration Videos
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These videos are demonstrations of how to appropriately use the models described in the Seasons curriculum document.
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32 results for "Using Models"
32 results for "Using Models"
Optimal Model-Order for a Moon Phases Lab with Virtual and Physical Components
Conference Paper
We designed a middle school lab experience to help students understand the cause of the Moon’s phases, using a combination of physical models (styrofoam balls and lamps) and computer models (WorldWide Telescope, WWT). We tested how model order (Foam then...
Visualizing Moon Phases in the Classroom with WorldWide Telescope
Conference Paper
We report results from an NSF-funded project to build, test, and research the impact of a WorldWide Telescope Visualization Lab (WWT Vizlab), meant to offer learners a deeper physical understanding of the causes of the Moon’s phases and eclipses. The...
Ambassadors introduce WWT at CfA's SED Seminar
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On March 26, Ambassadors give a demo of WWT, its tours, and the WWT Moon lab, to Science Education Department at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. On April 9, WWTA shares results from ~500 middle school students in Cambridge and Lexington who...
AAS meeting
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Event Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014 (All day) - Monday, June 9, 2014 (All day) Multiple WWT-based talks and posters, booth demos throughout the week. WWT Exhibit: http://aas.org/aas-223rd-meeting/223rd-aas-meeting-exhibitors-sponsors Talks CONTROL ID...
Visualizing Moon Phases with WorldWide Telescope
Conference Paper
We report preliminary results from an NSF-funded project to build, test, and research the impact of a WorldWide Telescope Visualization Lab (WWT Vizlab), meant to oer learners a deeper physical understanding of the causes of the Moon’s phases. The Moon...
Building a Three-Dimensional Universe from the Classroom: Multiperspective Visualization for Non-Science Undergraduates
Conference Paper
We develop three-dimensional mental models of our physical environs from two dimensional imagery we collect with our eyes. This is possible only because we move through that environment, viewing it from multiple perspectives, and construct a model...
University Astronomy
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WWT Ambassadors works with Astronomy 101 Faculty to create, test, and evaluate multi-dimensional lesson plans incorporating physical modes and virtual models using WorldWide Telescope. All materials are available for free. WWT Ambassadors works with Prof...
Connect a Telescope to WWT
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This is a guide intended to aid in the first-time connection of a newer model Celestron amateur telescope to WorldWide Telescope. Although the application is designed to work with all amateur telescopes, functionality has only been tested with Celestron...
Understanding the Moon's Phases
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This Tour is designed to help users understand the cause of Moon phases and be able to predict where the Moon is relative to the Sun and Earth during a particular phase, and vice versa. The Tour encourages users to check their understanding at the end by...
Seasons
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On This Page Seasons Preview Video Curriculum Guide Instructional Media Activity Sheets Demo Videos for Modeling Additional Resources Recommended Grade Level: 6-8 Estimated Time: 8 forty-five minute sessions Objective: Seasons is a free and innovative 8...
3D Features
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This video is designed to give an overview of WWT's 3D model of the solar system and cosmos. While this video was developed for science teachers and astronomy educators, it can be useful for anyone looking to better understand the capabilities of the...