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Amazing Albedo
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In this experiment, learners work in teams to investigate how the color of a surface influences its ability to reflect light and therefore heat.
Solar Powered Cooking
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In this activity, learners make a solar oven. Learners witness the awesome power of the sun to make a yummy treat--a chocolate chip cookie!
Doghouse Design
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Doghouse Design) is a full inquiry investigation into absorption and reflection of radiant energy.
Feel the Heat
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In this design challenge activity, learners design and build a solar hot water heater. Their goal is to create a heater that yields the highest temperature change.
House Warming
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how passive solar design increases energy efficiency.
What's the Angle?
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This activity helps learners understand how the angle of the Sun affects temperatures around the globe.
Canned Heat
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In this activity, learners explore how light and dark colored objects absorb the Sun's radiations at different rates.