Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 4, Big Ideia 5, Big Ideia 7, Earth, IAC, Resource, Solar System
This activity is part of teaching unit 1, Inner and Outer Planets. You can find the introduction and teaching guide here. Inner planets – Mars This activity is part of teaching unit 1, Inner and Outer Planets. You can find the introduction and teaching guide here....
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
In this activity students will explore Mars, getting a general view of the Red planet. To do this, they will learn how scientists create and use maps reading cartographic information like legends and symbols. Using planetary maps, students will also be able to compare...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 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 Ideia 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 Ideia 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 Ideia 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
Using planetary maps, students will be able to read cartographic information about the Moon and compare the environmental conditions of our satellite to those on Earth. They will understand the conditions needed for life to exist, and be able to explain why it cannot...
