Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 2, OAE, Resource
In this activity students will mimick the orbit of the Moon around the Earth, demonstrating how the Moon always keeps the same face towards Earth. They will also learn about the difference between the duration of Earth and Moon day. Resource Link Access the complete...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 9, OAE, Resource
With this hands-on activity, students build a model of the Milky Way, learning what our Galaxy looks like, where we stand in it, about the objects it hosts and the distances between them. They will also learn about galaxies and how the Universe formed and how it...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 10, Exoplanet, OAE, Resource
This activity introduces students to exoplanet detection using the transit method. Through hands-on activities, students will simulate an exoplanet transit using basic materials, measuring changes in light intensity as the “exoplanet” passes in front of the “star.”...
Feb 5, 2026 | Big Ideia 10, OAE, Resource
With this activity, students learn about the habitable zones of planetary systems with a simple experiment that demonstrates how the amount of radiation received by a body depends on its distance from the source, introducing the “habitable zone”, where...
Feb 5, 2026 | OAE, Resource
Let’s learn how to observe, discuss, and draw a map. With this hands-on activity, students learn how to identify different elements on a map like mountains and oceans, that each map has a scale and cardinal points. They also learn how modern maps are made using...
Feb 5, 2026 | OAE, Resource
With this observational, hands-on activity, students can measure the distance of a selected asteroid within an accuracy of 5% in just 2 observational nights, using a telescope, online software and some modest amateur gear. Students will learn that an astronomical...
