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In this activity, learners use a simple 3D model to discover why the Moon has phases.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use chocolate to explore how the Sun transfers heat to the Earth through radiation.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners model the flow of energy from the sun as it enters a photovoltaic cell, moves along a wire and powers a load.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore properties of water and watch evaporation happen by "painting" with water in the sun.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity on page 13 of the PDF, use a special plastic card that has been painted with a chemical that changes color when it is in UV light.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners make their own pinhole viewer in order to measure the size of the sun.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use binoculars (or a telescope) to identify and track sunspots. If using binoculars, learners need a pair that can be secured on a tripod.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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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.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes