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Category: Observational astronomy
Measuring an exoplanet
Let's learn about exoplanets and how to measure their size!
DATE:
2024-10-24
BY:
Anastasia Kokori
Theme
exoplanet
Age
12 - 16
Time
2h
Chasing the Moon
Let's observe the Moon and learn how to measure its motion with simple observations and tools!
DATE:
2024-02-12
BY:
Andrej Guštin; Damir Hržina; Dunja Fabjan
Theme
Observing the Moon
Age
14 - 19
Time
multiple days
The sky at your fingertips
Build a simple cross-staff and measure the stars!
DATE:
2024-01-15
BY:
Andrej Guštin; Damir Hržina; Barbara Rovšek
Theme
Observing the sky
Age
10 - 14
Time
2h
Can you find the exoplanet?
Find the exoplanet and determine its size using data from the Spitzer Space Telescope!
DATE:
2023-11-13
BY:
Roger Ferlet; Anne-Laure Melchior; Emmanuel Rollinde
Theme
exoplanet
Age
14 - 19
Time
3h
Orion constellation in 3D
Let's make a simple model of the Orion constellation
DATE:
2023-09-24
BY:
Hatim Madani; Hassane Darhmaoui
Theme
constellation
Age
8 - 12
Time
2h
Moving constellations
Let's learn how stars in constellations move through time using real astronomical images.
DATE:
2023-05-23
BY:
Giuseppe Bono; Roberto Buonanno; Elisa Di Carlo; Giuliano Giuffrida; Licia Troisi
Theme
constellations
Age
10+
Time
3h
Measuring the average speed of a comet
Using telescope images of comet C/2019 Y4 we calculate its average speed and understand what a physical quantity is
DATE:
2022-07-08
BY:
Stefano Sandrelli; Giulia Iafrate; Giulia Pantiri; Riccardo Bevilacqua
Theme
Comet
Age
12+
Time
1h 30m
Is the Sun rotating? Follow the sunspots!
Like a "modern" Galileo, use true astronomical satellite observations to discover if the Sun (and other celestial objects) are rotating!
DATE:
2021-04-20
BY:
Philippe Kobel; Deborah Scherrer; María Dasí Espuig
Theme
Sunspots
Age
12 - 19
Time
1h
Measure the Sun's Rotation Period
Find out the Sun’s rotation period, applying the simple equation of average speed to a real astronomical case.
DATE:
2019-08-22
BY:
Philippe Kobel; María Dasí Espuig; Deborah Scherrer
Theme
Sun rotation
Age
16 - 19
Time
1h 30m
Navigate like a Viking – Use the Sun, not your phone!
Learn how the Vikings used the sky to navigate at sea with a hands-on activity!
DATE:
2018-05-03
BY:
Markus Nielbock
Theme
Celestial navigation
Age
12 - 16
Time
1h 30m
Navigating with the Kamal – Northern Hemisphere
How did Arabian sailors navigate at sea?
DATE:
2018-02-04
BY:
Markus Nielbock
Theme
Navigation
Age
14 - 19
Time
1h 30m
The quest for longitude
How to navigate at sea like an explorer?
DATE:
2018-02-03
BY:
Markus Nielbock
Theme
Coordinate system
Age
14 - 19
Time
2h
Navigation in the ancient Mediterranean and beyond
Learn the ancient skill of Celestial Navigation
DATE:
2017-07-28
BY:
Markus Nielbock
Theme
Navigation
Age
14 - 19
Time
1h 30m
The 4-Point backyard diurnal parallax method
Measure the distance to an asteroid with a novel technique
DATE:
2017-07-27
BY:
Eduardo Manuel Alvarez
Theme
Astrometry
Age
16+
Time
multiple days
Evening Sky watching for students
Let's observe the evening sky with the naked eye
DATE:
2016-11-09
BY:
Akihiko Tomita
Theme
Observation of evening sky
Age
4 - 8
Time
30min
Street Lights as Standard Candles
Understand astronomical distances using street lights
DATE:
2016-11-09
BY:
Markus Pössel
Theme
Astronomical distances
Age
14+
Time
3h
How to travel on Earth without getting lost
Use a globe to describe your position on Earth.
DATE:
2016-04-13
BY:
Space Awareness
Theme
Longitude and latitude
Age
8 - 14
Time
1h
Seasons around the World
Demonstrate the seasons on Earth using a model.
DATE:
2016-04-13
BY:
Space Awareness
Theme
Seasons
Age
6 - 12
Time
45min
Make a Star Lantern
Learn about constellations by building a star lantern.
DATE:
2016-03-08
BY:
Space Awareness
Theme
Stars
Age
6 - 10
Time
1h 30m
Making a Sundial
Build a sundial and discover how time can be measured.
DATE:
2016-03-07
BY:
Space Awareness
Theme
Time
Age
6 - 14
Time
1h
What is a Constellation?
Investigate three dimensional objects and perspective using constellations
DATE:
2016-03-07
BY:
Space Awareness
Theme
Constellation
Age
6 - 10
Time
1h 30m
Lunar Day
Let's see how the Moon always keeps the same face towards Earth!
DATE:
2016-01-15
BY:
Sethanne Howard
Theme
Moon
Age
4 - 8
Time
30min
How many stars can you see at night?
Investigate the effects of light pollution on night sky observation.
DATE:
2016-01-15
BY:
José Gonçalves; Franziska Zaunig
Theme
Light Pollution
Age
12 - 14
Time
45min
AstroPoetry writing
Let's think about the night sky and write a poem related to astronomy!
DATE:
2015-04-07
BY:
Christie McMonigal
Theme
Science and Art
Age
6 - 14
Time
1h 30m
Build a safe Sun viewer
Build a safe Sun viewer using cheap household items
DATE:
2014-06-25
BY:
Sarah Roberts
Theme
Sun viewer
Age
6 - 12
Time
30min
Globe at Night Activity Guide
Measure light pollution observing the faintest visible stars!
DATE:
2014-03-26
BY:
Amee Hennig
Theme
Light Pollution
Age
4+
Time
30min
Magnitude Readers: how light pollution affects the Stars
Build a Magnitude Reader to explore the visibility of stars
DATE:
2014-03-24
BY:
Amee Hennig
Theme
Light Pollution
Age
10 - 19
Time
3-6h
Keyword
Category
Astrobiology
Astrometry and celestial mechanics
Astronomical databases
Astronomical instrumentation
Cosmology
Exoplanets
Galaxies
Gravity
Interstellar medium (ISM)
Nebulae
Planetary systems
Stars
The Milky Way
The Sun
Level
Informal
Middle School
Other
Pre-school
Primary
Secondary
University
Skills
Analysing and interpreting data
Asking questions
Communicating information
Constructing explanations
Developing and using models
Engaging in argument from evidence
Planning and carrying out investigations
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Type of Learning
Debate
Discussion Groups
Fine Art focussed
Fun activity
Game-mediated learning
Guided-discovery learning
Historical focussed activity
Informal/Field Trip Related
Interactive Lecture
Modelling
Observation based
Other
Problem-solving
Project-based learning
Role-Playing/Drama/Performance
Simulation focussed
Social Research
Structured-inquiry learning
Student Presentation
Student Teaching
Technology-based
Traditional Science Experiment
Age
0 - 4
4 - 6
6 - 8
8 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 14
14 - 16
16 - 19
19+
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