Redshift & Blueshift | Space Science Research Project Template | Digital + Print

Learning about redshift and blueshift is important because they are fundamental astrophysical concepts that help us understand the motion, distance, and behavior of celestial objects; redshift indicates objects moving away from us, supporting evidence for the universe's expansion and theories like the Big Bang, while blueshift indicates objects moving closer; studying these phenomena allows scientists to measure how fast galaxies recede, map the large-scale structure of the cosmos, and test theories of gravity and cosmology, thereby deepening our understanding of the universe's origins, evolution, and fundamental physical laws. Let's learn about it together.

This redshift & blueshift science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the topic of redshift & blueshift. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well.

THIS REDSHIFT & BLUESHIFT SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

• Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
• To extend students
• To increase scientific literacy in your class
• A weekly reading task
• Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
• To inspire students on a particular topic
• Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS REDSHIFT & BLUESHIFT SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE:

• 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
• 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form

Please note: That the Google Doc / Microsoft Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.