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Hi, I'm Luke, and welcome to my unit on the James Webb Space Telescope!This is an inquiry-based unit designed to encourage students to figure out key scientific concepts by learning about the science behind this technological marvel. Throughout the unit, students will explore specific topics including: WavesThe electromagnetic spectrumThe Doppler effectRedshiftBig Bang These topics are used to frame a larger discussion on the effects that technology has had on the world.  It doesn’t require any

Hi, I'm Luke, and welcome to my unit on the auroras.This is an inquiry-based unit designed to encourage students to figure out key scientific concepts on their own, rather than receiving them through direct instruction. It uses the phenomenon of the auroras to pique curiosity and serve as the anchor for exploring a core idea in science: using models to understand complex systems. Throughout the unit, students explore broad concepts like matter and energy, as well as more specific topics includin