Earth & Space

Below our Feet

Using toothpick probes, create a topographic map of a 3D Printed mystery surface and match it to a collection of options
Using seismogram data for actual earthquakes, students estimate the size of the Earth's outer core

Above our Heads

A simple activity to create a scale model of the solar system by folding a strip of paper
​Interactive activity to construct a Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram by organizing stars by their temperature, color, and luminosity
Making measurements and observations about an objects orbit from a printed piece of cardstock to discover the relationships of Kepler's 2nd Law in a tactile way.
​In this activity, students are provided with data about 10 different exoplanets and their host stars to investigate and use Kepler's Laws to determine the best candidate for supporting life outside of Earth

All Around Us

Comparing graphs isolating different climate models to determine the most significant forcing factors impacting the Earth's Climate
Explore 36 decarbonization strategies to identify and defend a plan to use 20 of the available options in an effort to keep global warming below +1.5°C

Science Practices