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In this activity, learners experiment and observe how the color of materials that cover the Earth affects the amounts of sunlight our planet absorbs.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this outdoor, sunny day activity, learners experiment with paper leaf models to discover how some desert plants conserve water.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners will measure the length of a shadow and use the distance from the equator to calculate the circumference of the earth.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners work in teams to design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 4 to 24 hours