Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Do Different Colors Absorb Heat Better?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students test whether the color of a material affects how much heat it absorbs. Students will place an ice cube in a box made of colored paper (one box per color; white, yellow, red and black), which they will place in the sun. The...
Handout
Arizona State University

Asu: Introduction to Photosynthesis and Its Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
This extremely detailed article begins with a basic introduction of photosynthetic processes and expands to more complex applications and related scientific ideas.
Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: The Photosynthetic Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Site describes process of photosynthesis, including role of pigment molecules, electron transport, ATP synthesis, and carbohydrate synthesis. Includes links to illustrative graphics.