Astronomy (Life in the Solar System)

This sequence allows students to investigate the magnification of different telescopes and the environmental conditions required for life.

It is made up of six sections:

• Telescope resolution
• Life in the Solar System
• Conditions for life
• Exploring environments
• Planetary atmospheres
• Life under extreme conditions

Target audience

Year level: 9

Curriculum area: Earth and Beyond / Life and Living

Sample resource

Learning object: Virtual telescope

This explores how telescope resolution affects astronomical images.

Availability

This sequence is completed and available free of charge to all DET schools in Western Australia. For details on obtaining a copy for your school, please contact us.