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 | Big Ideia 8, OAE, Resource
Draw artistic and scientific representations of the stars and learn about them. In this activity, the drawings are used by students to create star hats, which they then are presented to the class. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource Activity...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
Using planetary maps, students will be able to read cartographic information and compare the environmental conditions of Jupiter’s moon Io to those Earth. They will understand the conditions needed for life to exist, and be able to explain why it cannot exist on...
