Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 11, OAE, Resource
How much light pollution affects our vision of the night sky? This guided observational activity engages students taking part in a global citizen science campaign to determine how light pollution varies in a given location. Through the process students also learn how...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 2, OAE, Resource
With this hands-on activity students will build a simple model of Earth to understand that its rotation causes the occurrence of day and night and the fact that two people on opposite sides will not experience simultaneous daytime or night-time. Banner image by Adam...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 7, OAE, Resource, Solar System
Using planetary maps, students will be able to read cartographic information and compare the environmental conditions of Titan to those Earth. They will understand the conditions needed for life to exist, and be able to explain why it cannot exist on Titan. Resource...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 5, OAE, Resource
By building a satellite using household materials, students learn about artificial satellites, their functions and importance to society. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource Activity Information Partner Organization: OAE Age Range: 8 – 10 years...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Idea 1, OAE, Resource
Students build a star lantern and by implementing this activity, they learn that people have created constellations. They learn that a constellation is composed of different stars and can recognise some of them. Resource Link Access the complete activity resource...
Feb 5, 2026 | OAE, Resource
By performing original musical improvisations, students enhance their knowledge of what astronomical phenomena are represented in images and experiment with creative ways of representing these using music. This activity engages students in first hand exploration of...
