Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon
Experimental work in the research of astronomical phenomena is often difficult or even impossible because of long-lasting processes or too distant objects and correspondingly too expensive equipment. In this paper, we present an example of observation of the Moon, which is our nearest astronomic obj...
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| description | Experimental work in the research of astronomical phenomena is often difficult or even impossible because of long-lasting processes or too distant objects and correspondingly too expensive equipment. In this paper, we present an example of observation of the Moon, which is our nearest astronomic object and therefore does not require professional astronomic equipment for observation. We focus on the observation of craters on the Moon, determining their lateral size and depth on the basis of photographs and simple calculations. The fieldwork with students of junior grade school education was performed within the framework of the optional subject Astronomy. An analysis of the results of the students’ experimental work, as well as of curricula on various levels of education, led us to conclusion that this kind of experimental work is suitable for incorporation in secondary school physics education. With some mathematical simplifications, however, the treatment of the topic can also be appropriate in primary school. Such experimental work enables students to gain specific natural science and mathematical competences that are also required for the study of other natural phenomena. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2dcb26e1a13a469083c5f6decf42f0db2025-08-20T03:20:26ZengUniversity of LjubljanaCenter for Educational Policy Studies Journal1855-97192232-26472018-03-018110.26529/cepsj.322Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the MoonVladimir GrubelnikMarko MarhlRobert Repnik0Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of MariborExperimental work in the research of astronomical phenomena is often difficult or even impossible because of long-lasting processes or too distant objects and correspondingly too expensive equipment. In this paper, we present an example of observation of the Moon, which is our nearest astronomic object and therefore does not require professional astronomic equipment for observation. We focus on the observation of craters on the Moon, determining their lateral size and depth on the basis of photographs and simple calculations. The fieldwork with students of junior grade school education was performed within the framework of the optional subject Astronomy. An analysis of the results of the students’ experimental work, as well as of curricula on various levels of education, led us to conclusion that this kind of experimental work is suitable for incorporation in secondary school physics education. With some mathematical simplifications, however, the treatment of the topic can also be appropriate in primary school. Such experimental work enables students to gain specific natural science and mathematical competences that are also required for the study of other natural phenomena.https://ojs.cepsj.si/index.php/cepsj/article/view/322astronomic observationscratersthe Moonnatural science competences |
| spellingShingle | Vladimir Grubelnik Marko Marhl Robert Repnik Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal astronomic observations craters the Moon natural science competences |
| title | Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon |
| title_full | Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon |
| title_fullStr | Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon |
| title_short | Determination of the Size and Depth of Craters on the Moon |
| title_sort | determination of the size and depth of craters on the moon |
| topic | astronomic observations craters the Moon natural science competences |
| url | https://ojs.cepsj.si/index.php/cepsj/article/view/322 |
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