Resources by Institute of Physics
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Episode 701: Observing Stars
In this learning episode, from the Institute of Physics, students see that what we know about the Universe comes from observations which rely on the radiation and particles that reach us on Earth. Students discuss astronomical observations including spectra and the information they can carry.
The activities...
Episode 702: Red Shift
Produced by the Institute of Physics, these activities demonstrate the Doppler effect.
Using sound and microwaves, the activities illustrate how changes in wavelength of spectral lines allow us to determine the motion of astronomical objects relative to ourselves.
The activities include:
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Episode 703: Preparation for Cosmology Topic
From the Institute of Physics, these resources help students to understand that cosmology is the study of the Universe, its origins, history and possible future. In these activities, students look at the expanding universe and cosmology. There are two learning episodes in this topic:...
Episode 704: The Expanding Universe
Produced by the Institute of Physics, in this learning episode, students look at the expanding universe by examining galaxies, Hubble's observations and cosmological red shift. A simple activity allows students to model Hubble's law.
Through discussion and activities, students look at:
* observing a...
Episode 705: Cosmology
From the Institute of Physics, these activities encourage students to discuss the origins, history and future of the universe. Through a range of discussions and activities, students look at:
• the hot big bang
• the age of the Universe
• cosmic microwave background radiation
• the future of...
Exoplanet atmospheres
In this activity developed by the Institute of Physics, students use simple diffraction gratings to observe the spectra from different sources, and deduce how scientists can work out which chemicals are present in an exoplanet’s atmosphere. When an exoplanet passes in front of its star, some of the starlight is...
Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun.
This collection was developed by the Institute of Physics to help bring this new and exciting area of research into the classroom. It consists of five practical activities matched to the 11-14 curriculum.
Each of the activities is standalone...
Exoplanet physics
Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. This resource was developed to help bring this new and exciting area of research into the classroom. It consists of five practical activities matched to the 11-14 curriculum. Each of the activities is standalone, takes around 40 minutes to complete and can...
Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. This resource was developed to help bring this new and exciting area of research into the classroom. Exoplanet Physics consists of five practical activities matched to the 11-14 curriculum. Each activity can be used in lessons or as part of a science club...
Exoplanets
In this Teaching Astronomy and Space video, produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), Teachers TV and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Don Pollacco introduces us to SuperWASP, one of the most successful exoplanet finding instruments in the world....