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- 3rd
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Students use a thermometer to measure the air temperature in several places around the school and then graph the data. They grow 3 plants in different sunlight and record the growth. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students read "Ten Black Dots" by Donald Crews and then create their own counting books focusing on the number 1 (one) and using yellow dots to represent the sun, moon and stars. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students observe and discuss the sun's position in the sky. They explore the number six, read various number books, and create the number six page for a counting book. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the effect of different types of light on the Earth. They discover the role of evaporation and the effects of the sun on the magnetosphere. They also observe different solar phenomena. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Earth's magnetosphere and observe the effects of the sun's energy on it. They discover the difference between true north and magnetic north. They also explore how solar cells convert solar energy to electricity. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore using energy from the sun for heating and cooking as they build and compare the performance of four solar cooker designs. This excellent two-day lesson has groups of students build and test a variety of solar cookers. Finally, they come up with an original design of their own, drawing from the best characteristics of the ovens they tested. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students describe the origins of the Iditarod Race and identify the defining characteristics of the Iditarod - what it is, where it takes place, when and why it takes place, its rules, and its participants. After gathering information, students describe the training and preparation that is required by an Iditarod musher and their dog team. Information is presented in journals, flow charts, interviews, and fictional stories. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify the properties of light from the sun. In groups, they participate in experiments with solar collectors, cookers and calculators to determine which one harnesses the most energy. They record their observations and reflect on the results in a science journal. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students watch a video on the solar system and examine the role of the sun. As a class, they complete a KWL chart and make different color temperature pockets to use during their experiment. In groups, they make predictions about the temperature for each color pocket. To end the lesson, they record the actual temperatures in their journal and discuss. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine the power of solar energy. In groups, they create their own pizza box solar oven to discover the power of the sun and how it is a source for heat and light. To end the lesson, they use the internet to examine information discovered by NASA about the Solar System. Full Review »
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