Fizzy balloons – CO2 in school

Fizzy balloons – CO2 in school

Carbon dioxide (or CO2) is very important for life on Earth: it is found all around us in the air we breathe, it is one of the most important greenhouse gases, and it is fundamental in photosynthesis. Through a practical demonstration, this activity introduces...
Children’s Planetary Maps: the Moon

Children’s Planetary Maps: the Moon

Using planetary maps, students will be able to read cartographic information about the Moon and compare the environmental conditions of our satellite to those on Earth. They will understand the conditions needed for life to exist, and be able to explain why it cannot...
Star in a Box: High School

Star in a Box: High School

With this Activity, students will learn in an interactive and fun way about the lifecycle of different stars using an App called “Star in a Box”. They will discover the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that describes the relationship between a star’s mass...
Hunting for spectra

Hunting for spectra

Students will discover some aspects of light, through the creation of a spectroscope, a fundamental instrument in astronomy. Spectroscopes allow us to study the chemical composition and physical status of the celestial bodies we observe. The spectroscope built in this...
Big Telescopes: Gravity

Big Telescopes: Gravity

Students perform an investigation to measure the strength of gravity on Earth, either by measuring the acceleration of a falling object or by using Newton meters to weigh masses. They learn investigative skills as well as Newton’s classic model of gravity. Then...
Measure the Sun’s Rotation Period

Measure the Sun’s Rotation Period

In this hands-on activity, students will apply the definition of average speed to a “real-case” astronomical phenomenon, finding out the Sun’s rotation period using real astronomical images. This activity can also be performed on computers. Resource Link Access the...