In this activity, students will classify galaxies according to their shape, based on real ones taken by satellite in the optical.

 

RECOMMENDED AGES: 12–15 years

KEY COMPETENCES (LOMLOE):

• Competence in science, technology and engineering.
• Personal and social competence and learning to learn.
• Digital competence.

DIDACTIC OBJECTIVES:

• Understanding morphological differences between galaxy types
• Analyze astronomical images and use citizen science tools
• Replicate the research carried out at the beginning of the twentieth century by Edwin Hubble and see the limitations of this (subjective).
• Assess the importance of classifying data in astronomical research.

 

MATERIALS:

• Computer or tablet with internet access.
• ESASky web sci-portal

INCLUSION:

• Suitable for students with partial visual impairment or dyslexia (because the interface is high contrast and the possibility of putting black on white and different color range and guided support).
• Suitable for students with mobile disabilities and ASD (providing clear guides on paper)