A Day on Jupiter
Learners determine the length of day on Jupiter using geometry (Level B) or trigonometry (Level C).
Niveau: B
We all know days on Earth, but what are days like on other planets? Using geometric (level B) or trigonometric methods (level C), this activity determines the length of a day on the largest planet in the solar system.
Requirements
Pedagogical objectives
The students...
- are able to determine the rotation period of Jupiter.
- are able to extend this knowledge on other celestial bodies with a distinctly visible sign on their surfaces.
Steps
1: How to determine the length of the day?
Brief description
Learners think about how to determine the length of day on another planet.
Difficulty
2
Duration
20 minutes
Social arrangement
Pairs
Class
2: The duration of one day on Jupiter
Brief description
The learners see what to look for when determining the length of the day.
Difficulty
2
Duration
30 minutes
Social arrangement
Pairs
Class
3: The graphical method
Brief description
Learners determine the rotation period using the graphical method.
Difficulty
2
Duration
30 minutes
Social arrangement
Pairs
Class
4: The trigonometric method
Brief description
Learners determine the rotation period using the trigonometric method.
Difficulty
3
Duration
30 minutes
Social arrangement
Pairs
Class
Worksheets
There are no teaching materials available for the English version of this activity.