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Modeling Planetary Magnetism Lab

This interactive lab activity engages advanced students in investigating planetary magnetic fields using physical models and smartphone sensors, bridging physics and planetary science.

  • Lab teaches planetary magnetic fields through hands-on activities
  • Students compare Earth and Mars magnetic properties
  • Last updated October 7, 2025 by AAPT

Moon Shadow Play Activity

This hands-on activity provides a guided craft to simulate lunar phases and eclipses, helping students visualize Earth-Sun-Moon relationships.

  • Moon Shadow Play teaches lunar phases and eclipses
  • Supports NGSS Earth's Place in the Universe unit
  • UAF provides downloadable instructional PDF

NASA Heliosphere Animation

This conceptual animation shows the heliosphere — the vast bubble that is generated by the Sun’s magnetic field and envelops all the planets.

  • NASA releases "HEAT Animation" for grades 6-12.
  • Visualizes heliosphere concept for space weather.
  • Created by NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.

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