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Type of Learning: Discussion Groups

astroedu-2308-Sun-Diameter
The Sun in our box
Compare the size of the Sun and the Earth building and using a pinhole camera.
DATE: 2023-09-11 BY: Aysegul Yelkenci; Korhan Yelkenci; Mert Koçer
Theme
Sun dimension
Age
10 - 14
Time
3h
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astroedu-2305-Img0
Let there be light… but not too much!
Build a model to learn what light pollution is and what its effects are.
DATE: 2023-06-12 BY: Jean Pierre Saghbini; Marc Bou Zeid
Theme
Light pollution
Age
6 - 12
Time
2h
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astroedu-2301-GeoDetective-mars
Become a Geo-detective!
A hands-on introduction to how to read maps of other planets made by space missions.
DATE: 2023-04-29 BY: Henrik Hargitai; Livia Giacomini; Federica Duras
Theme
Planetary maps
Age
12 - 16
Time
2h
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Picture1
What is a black hole?
What are black holes and what would happen if the Sun was replaced by one of them?
DATE: 2018-08-29 BY: Tran Dong Thai Han; Thomas Russell
Theme
Black hole
Age
12 - 14
Time
45min
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ShadowBoard_Voyage
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
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ExperimentalSetup
The Engine of Life
A simple model experiment to understand what makes a planet habitable.
DATE: 2018-03-08 BY: Marco Türk
Theme
Habitable zone
Age
12 - 16
Time
1h
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fig7
The Big Meltdown
Learn what would happen on Earth if all the ice melted!
DATE: 2018-03-05 BY: Marco Türk
Theme
Life on Earth
Age
8 - 16
Time
45min
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Excel_Model
Valleys deep and mountains high
Learn how radar altimetry from satellites works and how to put landscapes on paper.
DATE: 2018-02-25 BY: Markus Nielbock
Theme
Satellite
Age
14 - 19
Time
2h
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LongitudeClock
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
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Earth_Global_Circulation_-_en.svg
The intertropical convergence zone
The air circulation system: how are winds created?
DATE: 2018-01-31 BY: Markus Nielbock
Theme
Atmosphere
Age
12 - 19
Time
1h
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FromCreteToAlexandria_2000BCE_22S_G3fzye5
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
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astroedu1616_evening_sky
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
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1413-astroedu-models-artificial-satellites
Build your own artificial satellite
Build a satellite to learn what they are made of and their uses.
DATE: 2016-03-10 BY: Vivienne Kolman
Theme
satellites
Age
8 - 10
Time
1h 30m
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astroEDU1303_Image2
Design your Alien
Design an alien life form, suited for an extra-terrestrial world.
DATE: 2013-09-30 BY: Sarah Roberts
Theme
Alien life
Age
8 - 12
Time
2h
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