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  • The Space Between Stars

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    Written by: Kimberly Tran, EIS Education Team Member, January 2016                                                                                                                                                                                                        Updated July 2022
    Title: The Space Between Stars
    Topic: Calculating distance between points on the two and three dimensional plane, Graphing on the three dimensional plane
    Grade (Age) Level: High School (14-18)

    Pre-requisites: Completion of grade 11/12 functions is highly recommended. 

    Educational Standards: This project supports U.S. Common-Core
    This project meets these Next Generation Science Standards (opens in a new tab) 
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    In this lesson, students will learn about two-dimensional and three-dimensional planes, the latter of which is essential in space research is an essential tool to exploring space. Students will be introduced to real-life applications of three-dimensional spaces and practice graphing three-dimensional functions by completing various worksheets, aided by an interactive three-dimensional graph for visual aid. 

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      Applications in Space Forum

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      Pre-Quiz

      Before starting the lesson, attempt this pre-quiz to test your knowledge about the material that will be covered. 

  • Introduction

    This lesson aims to connect graphing in two-dimensions with graphing in three-dimensions, along with graphing various functions and shapes in the three-dimensional coordinate plane. 

    In this activity: 

    • Review the links to learn more about constellations
    • Review the worksheet
    • Use the webpage to assist you in completing the worksheet
    • Respond to the worksheet in your Journal

    You may wish to check your answers with the solutions provided

  • Introduction to Graphing in Three Dimensions

    In this activity: 

    • Review the worksheet
    • Use the webpage to assist you in completing the worksheet
    • View the video
    • Respond to the worksheet in your Journal
    • Complete a Journal entry

    You may wish to check your answers with the solutions provided. For additional guidance, view the video linked after the Journal. 


  • Calculating Distance in Three Dimensions

    In this activity: 

    • Review the worksheet
    • Respond to the worksheet in your Journal
    • Use the website to complete the Journal entry
    • Complete a Journal entry

    You may wish to check your answers with the solutions provided. 


  • Modelling Equations in Three Dimensions

    In this activity: 

    • Ensure you have reviewed the website
    • Review the worksheet
    • Respond to the worksheet in your Journal
    • Use the website to complete the Journal entry
    • Complete a Journal entry

    You may wish to check your answers with the solutions provided. 



  • Test Your Knowledge

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      Test your Knowledge of Graphing in Three-dimensions Quiz

      Before starting the test, please review the previous activities and be sure to understand all the topics covered. Concepts discussed in the journals may be tested as well. 

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