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Resolution Matters

This is an activity about image resolution. Learners will recreate a solar image taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) using various sizes of building bricks, and discuss how their recreations relate to image resolution. Learners will also compare SDO images to solar images from older spacecraft to see how improved technology helps scientists learn more about the Sun.

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Source

NASA GSFCLast modified 2013

Audience

Education Level: Elementary school:Upper elementary:Grade 4, Elementary school:Upper elementary:Grade 5, Middle school:Grade 6, Middle school:Grade 7, Middle school:Grade 8

Topics

Engineering and technology:Image processing and visualization Engineering and technology:Aircraft, probes, satellites and/or spacecraft

Resource Type

Activity, Image/image set, Lesson or lesson plan, Model, Assessment item

Learning Time

10 to 30 minutes

Materials Cost

Instructional Strategies

Hands-on learning
Identifying similarities and differences

Educational Standards

National Science Education Standards: Yes

Language

English (United States)

Rights

Access Restrictions: Free access