Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
In this activity we ask students to make a protrait of their favorite moon. Dealing with the creative side, this activity makes students them learn more about the moons of the solar system. This combination of art and science engages the students to express their...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource
Students will learn how to build a model of the Sun that shows how much bigger our Star is compared to Earth and how far away it is from us. The model will give a sense of the scale of our Solar System to students of all ages (from kindergarteners to adults) showing a...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource
In this activity, students investigate different scenarios, which show that a gas occupies space and learn about what happens when objects hit the atmosphere. The activity can be followed by lessons about the atmosphere and its different layers or activities about...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource
The distances between Solar System bodies are great and planets are really tiny if compared to the Sun. In this hands-on activity students build a scale model of the Solar System on their city-map learning how a scale model is built. They will also be guided to...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
In this activity, students familiarise themselves with asteroids. They discuss and build their own model asteroids, learning how asteroids are formed in the Solar System. At the end of the activity, each student has their own model asteroid made from clay. Resource...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource
Using telescope images of comet C/2019 Y4 we calculate its average speed and understand what a physical quantity is. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource Activity Information Partner Organization: OAE Age Range: 12 – 19+ years Education Level:...
