Activities tagged: observation

diurnal_fig1
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
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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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astroedu1535-inverse-square
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
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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
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astroEDU1604-seasons
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
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1409_10
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
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astroEDU1305_Image2
Measure the Solar Diameter
Hands-on activity to measure the Sun by using household materials.
DATE: 2013-10-01 BY: Edward Gomez
Theme
Sun diameter
Age
12+
Time
1h
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