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Category: Exoplanets and astrobiology
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
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
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
Children's Planetary Maps: Pluto & Charon
Learn about our furthest neighbors from planetary maps
DATE:
2017-08-10
BY:
Henrik Hargitai; Mátyás Gede
Theme
Pluto
Age
6 - 14
Time
2h
Children's Planetary Maps: Titan
Learn from maps about the only other known body in the Solar System with seas and lakes
DATE:
2017-08-10
BY:
Henrik Hargitai; Mátyás Gede
Theme
Titan
Age
6 - 12
Time
2h
Children's Planetary Maps: Io
Use maps to learn about the most geologically active world in our Solar System
DATE:
2017-08-09
BY:
Henrik Hargitai; Mátyás Gede
Theme
Io
Age
6 - 14
Time
2h
Children's Planetary Maps: the Moon
An up close look at our own satellite using planetary maps!
DATE:
2017-08-09
BY:
Henrik Hargitai; Mátyás Gede
Theme
Moon
Age
6 - 14
Time
2h
Children's Planetary Maps: Mars
Explore planet Mars, learning how to use planetary maps!
DATE:
2017-08-09
BY:
Henrik Hargitai; Mátyás Gede
Theme
Planetary maps
Age
6 - 14
Time
2h
Children's Planetary Maps: Venus
Learn more about our nearest neighbour
DATE:
2017-08-09
BY:
Henrik Hargitai; Mátyás Gede
Theme
Planetary maps
Age
6 - 14
Time
2h
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
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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