STUDENT WORKSHEET Cosmic Survey-How Big?
STUDENT WORKSHEET Cosmic Survey-How Big?
STUDENT WORKSHEET Cosmic Survey-How Big?
You have been provided with images of seven different objects in space. Try arranging the pictures in order of actual size of
the object (or field of objects) pictured. Order the objects so that the smallest is on the top, largest is on the bottom. Write
down and keep track of questions that arise as you order the images.
When you are satisfied that you have the best order, record the names of the objects in the spaces below.
Smallest in
Actual Size 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Largest in
Actual Size
You have been provided with images of seven different objects in space. Try arranging the pictures in order of distance of
the object from Earth. Order the objects so that the object closest to Earth is on the top, farthest is on the bottom. Write
down and keep track of questions that arise as you order the images.
When you are satisfied that you have the best order, record the names of the objects in the spaces below.
Closest 1.
to Earth
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Farthest
from Earth
You have been provided with images of seven different objects in space. Try arranging the pictures in order of age, beginning with
the youngest (most recently formed) object and moving in order to the oldest. Write down and keep track of questions that arise
as you order the images.
When you are satisfied that you have the best order, record the names of the objects in the spaces below.
1.
Youngest
(Most Recently
Formed)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Oldest