In this lesson, learners examine images of the Sun, the Moon, Pluto, and all eight planets in the Solar System. Students determine the diameter of each object from a scale bar provided with each image and then rank the objects in order of size. Using a customized version of ImageJ running as an applet, students are introduced to setting scale and units of measurement. Full description.

The Simplified Image Management and Processing Learning Environment for Science (SIMPLE Science) aims to create resources for middle school that emphasize image processing and analysis techniques while at the same time meet educational standards. The collection features tutorials that (a)guide students through case studies replicating research conducted by leading imaging scientists and (b)explain ... Full description.