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Lava Layering: Making and Mapping a Volcano
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In this activity, learners discover how geologists use stratigraphy, the study of layered rock, to understand the sequence of geological events.
Space Rocks!: A Meteorite Game
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In this board game, learners explore the origins of meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites as well as the their characteristics and importance. They also discover some misconceptions about meteors.
Standing in the Shadow of Earth
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity demonstrates the shadow of the Earth as it rises as a dark blue shadow above the eastern horizon.
Scale Model of Sun and Earth
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In this activity, learners explore the relative size of the Sun and Earth as well as the distance between them.
Exploring Magnetic Field Lines
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In this activity, learners explore the magnetic field of a bar magnet as an introduction to understanding Earth's magnetic field. First, learners explore and play with magnets and compasses.
Eclipse: How can the little Moon hide the giant Sun?
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In this activity, learners explore how distance can affect the way we perceive the size of an object.