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HANDS ON EXPLORATION

SIMPLE, ENGAGING EXPERIMENTS TO LEARN ASTRONOMY AT HOME OR IN THE CLASSROOM 

EXPERIMENT OF THE WEEK

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DIY Sundial

Easy

DIY Sundial

  • Understand how the Earth's rotation affects the perception of time.

  • Learn the basic principles of how shadows change with the sun’s apparent movement.

 Constellation Tubes

Easy

Constellation Tubes

  • Learn about different constellations in the night sky.

  • Understand how the arrangement of stars forms recognizable patterns.

  • Develop observation skills and spatial awareness.

 Phases of the Moon Journal

Easy

Phases of the Moon Journal

  • Understand the different phases of the moon.

  • Learn to observe and record changes in the natural world.

  • Develop an appreciation for the cyclical nature of celestial phenomena.

Building a Simple Telescope

Moderate

Building a Simple Telescope

  • Understand the basics of telescope design and optics.

  • Learn about how lenses work to magnify and focus light.

  • Develop hands-on skills in building and adjusting scientific instruments.

Crater Creation

Easy

Crater Creation

  • Understand how craters are formed on the moon.

  • Learn about the effects of impact force and height on crater formation.

  • Develop basic scientific observation and experimentation skills.

Balloon Rocket

Easy

Balloon Rocket

  • Understand the concept of propulsion and Newton’s Third Law of Motion.

  • Learn how air pressure can be used to generate motion.

  • Develop experimental and observational skills.

 CD Spectroscope

Moderate

CD Spectroscope

  • Understand how light can be dispersed into various colors.

  • Learn about the properties of light and how it interacts with different materials.

  • Develop observational and experimental skills.

Measuring Light Pollution

Moderate

Measuring Light Pollution

  • Understand the impact of light pollution on the visibility of stars and constellations.

  • Learn basic data collection and analysis techniques.

  • Gain awareness of the importance of preserving dark skies for astronomical observation and environmental conservation.

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