IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System

Investigate the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.

Designed for visitors who wan to learn more about science research, the show follows the creation of NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission, and how IBEX is mapping our Solar System's boundary.

Science Strand: Universe

Subject Area: Space Science

Grade Level: 4th - College

Run Time: 27 minutes

Adler Planetarium

Check the Planetarium schedule for available showtimes. Fill out the Panterra Theatre request form to reserve the theatre for your classroom.

Trailer

PowerPoint presentation

Provides background information about the IBEX mission and related scientific concepts

IBEX_PowerPoint.zip , 76.49
Achieving Orbit activity

Use balloons to investigate how a two-stage rocket can propel a satellite to a specific orbit

Achieving_Orbit.pdf , 942.67 KB
Four States of Matter activity

Students will act as human atoms to understand matter and how the addition of energy can transform matter from one state to another

Four_of_the_States_of_Matter.pdf , 1.71 MB
Mystery Matter activity

Students must use their knowledge of the states of matter to classify an object

Mystery_Matter.pdf , 1.71 MB
Particle Detection activity

Using bean bags and buckets, students explore the process of particle detection on the IBEX spacecraft

Particle_Detection.pdf , 600.80 KB
Postcard from Space activity

Students write postcards home telling friends and family about their journey through outer space

Postcards_from_Space.pdf , 1.64 MB
IBEX mission poster

Poster explaining the history and purpose of the IBEX mission

IBEX_missionposter.pdf , 7.14 MB

IBEX_mission_spanish.pdf , 2.51 MB
IBEX heliosphere poster

Poster exploring how the boundary of the solar system is defined

IBEX_heliosphereposter.pdf , 28.69 MB

IBEX_heliosphere_spanish.pdf , 1.11 MB
IBEX lithograph poster

Model the heliosphere using your kitchen sink

IBEX_lithograph.pdf , 2.71 MB

IBEX_lithograph_spanish.pdf , 903.18 KB

Online games

Interactive and educational games related to the show. Offered in both Spanish and English.

http://ibex.swri.edu/games/index.shtml
More resources

More resources offered by the show developers, including products for individuals with visual impairment

http://ibex.swri.edu/planetaria/index.shtml

IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System

Trailer

PowerPoint presentation

Achieving Orbit activity

Four States of Matter activity

Mystery Matter activity

Particle Detection activity

Postcard from Space activity

IBEX mission poster

IBEX heliosphere poster

IBEX lithograph poster

Online games

More resources

Panterra Theatre

Programs

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