Feb 5, 2026 | OAE, Resource
In this hands-on activity, students simulate the impact cratering process to learn how the moon got its features and what factors influence crater size and shape. Through this activity, students also learn about the variety of asteroids and comets, the lack of...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 4, OAE, Resource
In this hands-on activity, we introduce students to the fundamentals of analyzing light and spectra, or spectroscopy. Using images from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), students will undertsand that stars appear different colours. But why? Analysing a variety of...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 8, Black Hole, OAE, Resource
In this activity students will investigate how black holes are observed based on the effect they have on their surroundings making a model to simulate the gravitational lensing phenomenon that results from the black hole’s gravity bending light. Resource Link Access...
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:...
