Resources

A spreadsheet containing radial velocity information for a range of extrasolar planets, and instructions for calculating the mass of the planet

Use real telescope data to investigate extrasolar planets.

A student worksheet to accompany the Agent Exoplanet activity. A version in PDF format is also available.

A teacher guide to the Agent Exoplanet activity

A presentation with images to help introduce extrasolar planets. It also covers more of the Agent Exoplanet activity.

In this activity students will learn about gravitational waves, and use their nature as waves to understand how we detect them. They will compare sources of gravitational waves and the different detectors in use. Finally, students will analyse real data and models from the LIGO experiment to determine the properties of the source.

To make it as easy as possible to carry out an observing session using the LCOGT robotic telescope, we’ve incorporated the experience into a game of Bingo. It’s fun and easy to play: when you see an object you like, take your own picture with just the click of a button. To participate in the 'ISE Observing Challenge' make sure to include your school name in your 'Nickname'

To make it as easy as possible to carry out an observing session using the LCOGT robotic telescope, we’ve incorporated the experience into a game of Bingo. It’s fun and easy to play: when you see an object you like, take your own picture with just the click of a button. To participate in the 'ISE Observing Challenge' make sure to include your school name in your 'Nickname'

This scenario intends to have students reflecting on their knowledge related to the phases of the Moon and addressing some misconceptions related to its influence on us.

Students will measure the Earth’s circumference based on Eratosthenes’ experiment, which he carried out at 3rd century B.C.

Students will measure the Earth’s circumference based on Eratosthenes’ experiment, which was the first accurate measurement of the Earth's circumference in 3rd century B.C. The experiment requires measuring the shadow length of a vertical stick, and using simple trigonometry to calculate the angle of the Sun.

Beginning from an exploration of astronomical objects, using Messier Bingo, this scenario explores the Universe across the electromagnetic spectrum. It finishes with students designing their own space telescopes.