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In this math activity related to light, learners assemble a photometer and use it to estimate the power output of the Sun.

In this international citizen science activity, learners measure their night sky brightness and submit their observations into an online database.

Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

Learners build a solar oven from a cardboard pizza box, aluminum foil and plastic. Learners can use their oven to cook S'mores or other food in the sun.

Learners follow directions to construct a solar oven that really cooks! The solar oven uses aluminum foil to reflect sunlight into a cooking chamber, which is painted black.

Learners observe two model atmospheres -- one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide.

In this astrobiology activity (on page 11 of the PDF), learners consider what organisms need in order to live (water, nutrients, and energy).