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Glue Stick Sunset
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In this activity, learners explore why the sky is blue. Learners model the scattering of light by the atmosphere, which creates the blue sky and red sunset, using a flashlight and clear glue sticks.

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.

Light and Sound
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In this four-part activity, learners explore light and sound through a variety of hands-on investigations.
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.

Do Plants Need Sunlight?
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In this activity, learners find out what happens when they cover leaves with pieces of black construction paper. This activity shows learners that plants need sunlight to survive.