Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
Let’s ask ourselves wht would happen if our Sun was replaced by a black hole, making some experiments to understand what a black hole is and how nothing can escape from its’ gravity. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource Activity Information...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 1, OAE, Resource, Star
The Earth is a globe and we can define our position on it by using latitude and longitude. With this hands-on activity, students can find their location on a globe and describe it in terms of longitude and latitude, using a compass, the night sky and a protractor....
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
Students learn about local and planetary physical geography, geology, toponymy, planetary landing site selection and cartography. Using a Website called Country Movers to work with maps, students learn how to interpret photomaps or digital terrain models, getting an...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 7, OAE, Resource
In this activity we will observe the Moon determining some characteristics of its motion and orbit, like the difference between the synodic and sidereal periods and the inclination of its orbit. With this simple example, we will learn how to use a cross-staff, a...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 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:...
Feb 5, 2026 | OAE, Resource
The students will understand the basic principle behind satellite-based positioning and navigation. This activity illustrates the technique of how a GPS receiver determines its location on Earth, applying the procedure to a simplified two-dimensional representation of...
