Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Identifying the Sun as a Source of Light by Observing Shadows
Students investigate shadows and discover that the sun is a source of light.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Scotland: Why Do Shadows Change During the Day?
William is a Scottish boy who is learning about the sun and how it casts shadows. Try to help him find out.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Tracking the Sun: Observing the Path of the Sun Throughout the Year
Over the course of the school year, students collect weekly data about the sun's position at a specific time of day, resulting in creating a figure "8" that shows the path of the sun called an analemma.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Sun Sational Science
Discover more about the sun when you visit this educational resource. The content of this site includes solar fun facts, experiments, and activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Shadow Lengths: Seasons
[Free Registration/Login Required] Watch this interactive animation that shows how shadow lengths change based on the position of the sun. Also on site is a short quiz
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: What Does the Sun Do?
After a discussion about what learners think the Sun does, the class takes a walk outside to observe what it actually does do. They may notice things like shadows and reflections. Back in class, their ideas are shared and recorded.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Earth and Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn the relationship between the Earth and the Sun.
Harvard University
Harvard Smithsonian: Everyday Classroom Tools
The focus of this series of lessons is to engage students in an exploration of the world around them. The emphasis is on inquiry as students learn about the earth, sun, light, shapes and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Lab: Let the Sun Shine In
Students graph data reflecting time of day and length of shadow, and then draw conclusions about Earth's seasons and position in relation to the Sun.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Earth, Sun and Moon
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children learn about the shapes and relative sizes of the Earth, Sun and Moon. Using models they learn how the three bodies move relative to each other and how these movements relate to...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How High Is Big? Using an Astrolabe
Students observe and measure the shadows of fixed objects throughout the school year to learn about how the seasonal change affects the sun's position in the sky.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gnomon Model
A gnomon is the part of a sundial that casts the shadow. This simulated experiment illustrates the gnomon over the course of a day.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Exploration of Shadows: Earth, Moon, Sun System: Moon Phases Eclipses
A guided inquiry where students participate in the simulation of moon phases and eclipses.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes
A complete, searchable text of "Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes," which was illustrated by George Randolph Barse and others.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Opaque
In this lesson use objects found around the house or classroom to make sun prints. Link provided for the construction of a light island for classroom use.
University of California
At Home Astronomy: Hands on Science Experiments for the Entire Family
A collection of ten hands-on science experiments for the entire family that will help you understand concepts in astronomy. Make an astrolabe, find the size of the sun and moon, build a lunar settlement, find out about meteoroids, shadow...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Aspire: Seasons Exercise
In this activity, use seasons to determine your location. Click on the different dates to view the earth's shadow at different times of the year from the sun's position.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Selected Poems of John Donne
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Confluence Creations: Chaco Canyon Tour
Take a tour of the Chaco Canyon archaeological site. The map takes you to the many dwellings and important astronomical sites. Virtual tours are available if you have Quick Time.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Earth and Space Quiz
This resource provides information about Earth and space. In addition, there is a quiz provided.
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