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In this game, learners cutout a model black hole "cone" and attempt to roll around a marble or other small spherical object without touching the event horizon. Black holes are gravity to the extreme; if an object goes past a black hole's event horizon, it can never get away. Includes the black hole cutout with craft and game instructions, a note about friction in the model compared with real space, and additional information on the first image taken of a black hole.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Game
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 Large Yogurt Container or other container with 5-inch diameter
- Clear tape
- Scissors
- Small spherical objects such as beads, marbles, or ball bearings
- Black hole cutout (preferably printed on card stock)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Stars and Galaxies
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Astronomy
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
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Motion and Forces
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Other
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- , ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, 2020