Zoom: Travel to a Star and Back to Earth

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This is an online activity about what would happen if we could travel at or near the speed of light. Learners will pick a fictional destination light years away, travel there and back to Earth, and see the difference in the relative times that have passed for them and the people that stayed back on earth.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Computer with internet connection

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Astronomy
  • Physical Sciences

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • COSI classroom and online acitvities

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI, 2009