Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 2, Earth, OAE, Resource
In this activity, students investigate the differences between day and night by comparing nocturnal and diurnal animals. They use a model of the Earth to demonstrate how day and night occur on Earth and explain that people and animals living on different parts of the...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 6, Earth, OAE, Resource
Multispectral satellite images are fundamental in deciphering Earth surface features like vegetation or open water areas. With this activity, students will understand the importance of this data for preserving life on Earth and get a hands-on know-how of how real...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 1, OAE, Resource
In this activity, students will understand that it is difficult to tell the time without an instrument and will build and test an hourglass to measure time. They acquire an understanding of what causes day and night and comprehend time differences. Students will also...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
In this activity you will calculate the Sun’s diameter with a hands-on simple experiment done with simple, household materials and -of course- without looking directly at the Sun. You will just need to learn how to calculate ratios, a mirror, a stop-watch, and...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 11, Earth, OAE, Resource, Star
Students conduct an investigation by working together and they explain what causes light pollution and present to the public their results and possible solutions to help solve this problem. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource Activity Information...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
The Earth rotates on its axis, giving us night and day – but what about other celestial objects like the Sun? In this activity students will use real satellite images of the Sun (Solar Dynamics Observatory, SDO) to discover that the Sun also rotates about its own...
