Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 3, Big Ideia 4, Big Ideia 7, Big Ideia 8, FHOU, Resource
Learning to observe… In search of Pluto. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource Activity Information Partner Organization: FHOU Age Range: Education Level: Duration: Big Ideas The night sky is rich and dynamic Astronomy is a science that studies...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 11, Big Ideia 2, Big Ideia 4, Big Ideia 5, Big Ideia 8, IAC, Resource, Sun
Understanding solar activity is relevant because the physical phenomena that cause it cannot be studied on Earth, and also because it allows us to predict space weather. Solar storms (coronal mass ejections) carry large amounts of charged particles that form auroras...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 1, Big Ideia 2, Big Ideia 4, Big Ideia 5, Big Ideia 8, IAC, Resource, Sun
The Sun may seem like a static object, resting in the center of the Solar System while the planets orbit around it. But this is not the case. Our star is constantly undergoing processes of change that release large amounts of energy. In fact, the stability of its...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
In this hands-on activity, students will apply the definition of average speed to a “real-case” astronomical phenomenon, finding out the Sun’s rotation period using real astronomical images. This activity can also be performed on computers. Resource Link Access the...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
With this fun, hands-on activity, students will build an interactive model of a black hole using low-cost and easy to find material gaining a basic understanding of what a black hole is and how its gravity affects space-time. Resource Link Access the complete activity...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
In this activity, you will learn about the dimensions of stars in comparison to the Sun with a set of polystyrene spheres. By using spheres of different colours, you will also learn about different types of stars and their evolution: from blue spheres, representing...
