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The Four Seasons
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In this lesson that includes hands-on activities and demonstrations, learners discover that it is the tilt of the Earth's axis (not its proximity to the sun) that causes the seasons.
Make a Terrarium
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In this activity, learners make a miniature greenhouse or "terrarium" to explore the greenhouse effect.
What's the Angle?
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This activity helps learners understand how the angle of the Sun affects temperatures around the globe.
Why is the Sky Blue?
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In this activity, learners create a "mini sky" in a glass of water in a dark room.
Oil Spot Photometer
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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.