This is the Casals-Gràcia Astronomy Blog, where you can run into all the activities related with the Universe. You can also find attached the links of the students.



Monday 17 May 2021

Activity #7 Constellations

Hello astronomers, welcome back!

Here you have your next challenge:


  1. What is a constellation? Which is their origin (who discovered them)?

  2. How can we easily find the constellations? Can they help us orientate?

  3. Tell us 4 constellations (name) and add a picture.

  4. Search and summary the story behind one of them.

  5. Create a model of the constellation chosen. Be creative!


(use the label: constellation)

Monday 3 May 2021

Activity #6 A Planet of the Solar System

Hi again astronomers!

It’s time for some investigation and some speaking practice! As always, follow the instructions:


PART 1. Define in about two paragraphs what the Solar System is. Also attach an image.


PART 2. Prepare the presentation on your planet

1) Check in the list which planet do you have assigned.

2) Prepare an oral presentation, you can use any software you want (power point, prezi, canva…) to help you. It has to be about 10 minutes long.

3) Summarize the information and add it to the blog post. (Use the label “solar system”).


Distribution of the planets:

- MARS: Salvador & Badr 

- JUPITER: Ferran & Gabriel

- VENUS: Martina V & Martina M

- NEPTUNE: Fiona & Àurea

- SATURN: Marc & Pol

- THE SUN: Laura & Alba

- URANUS: Abril S & Nit

- THE MOON: Jana & Júlia

- PLUTO: Jan & Biel T 

- MERCURY: Abril del P & Aleix

- EARTH: Amanda & Georgina

- HALLEY COMET: Joan & Biel C

- MILKY WAY: Nil & Erika

- NASA: Mohamed A & Ghita

- ESA: Mohamed B & Iliass


Activity #5: Create a compass or sundial

Hello astronomers!

Time to work a little with your hands. Follow the instructions:

1. Choose the compass or the sundial

2. Search in the internet how to create this instrument

3. Create a new post including: title, introduction, materials, procedure, results and sources

4. Bring the material and create this instrument

5. Attach your own pictures of the result


(add the label "astronomy crafts")