ASTRONOMY!!!! important ❗️❗️
Critical Thinking Questions
1. If you had the opportunity to interview an experienced scientist at NASA who has been
involved in numerous space explorations, what would you want to know? Identify at least
three specific questions that you would ask this scientist and briefly explain why you would
ask these particular questions.
2. The unit explained that scientists often use estimation when studying and learning about
the universe and astronomy. What other industries likely rely on estimation? On the flip
side, what industries would likely not be able to use or rely on estimation and why? Explain.
3. If we want to reach the planet PSR B1620-26 b, explain why we will need to make some big
"wrinkle in time" discoveries or find ways to live much, much longer?
4. With all the questions that still exist in regard to our universe, galaxies, stars, planets, and
more, there are tons of questions that have yet to even e asked. What questions do you
have about the universe and astronomy? Choose two of the top questions that you have
and explore various possibilities for how they could be answered.
5. After learning about confidence intervals, what areas of your life could you apply this
concept to? Explore possible situations, scenarios, or aspects of your life where confidence
intervals might be useful in helping you feel fairly confident about results.