Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ809224
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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Gravitational Lenses in the Classroom
Ros, Rosa M.
Physics Education, v43 n5 p506-514 Sep 2008
It is not common to introduce current astronomy in school lessons. This article presents a set of experiments about gravitational lenses. It is normal to simulate them by means of computers, but it is very simple to simulate similar effects using a drinking glass full of liquid or using only the glass base. These are, of course, cheap and easy materials for school teachers to obtain. (Contains 14 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Cognitive Processes, Astronomy, Science Instruction, Simulation, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Scientific Concepts
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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