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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 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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This activity generates learner excitement about light through the creation of a room-sized rainbow.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners plan and create a 24-foot long, two-dimensional model of our solar system, and compare and contrast the differences between planets and the sun.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Many people think the different stages in the life of a star are actually different types of stars, rather than just stages in the life of a single star.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners will explore the concept of angular distance, and investigate why the moon appears to be the same size as the sun during a solar eclipse, despite the sun being much larger.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes