Science with the Sun
Science with the Sun gets students outside to do science projects using solar energy. Learn about solar energy collection while designing a solar oven and solar house, explore how the Sun powers the wind and water cycle, and build a model windmill. All projects use mostly everyday household items and require access to outdoor sunny areas.
OFFERED: Session I & Session II - CANCELLED
FEE: $75 + $5 instructional materials fee
CLASS MATERIALS LIST: Contact instructor Amanda_shere@cuesta.edu with questions
- 2 thermometers (Instant read thermometers or oven thermometers are best)
- 2 small- medium size cardboard boxes- plus extra cardboard on hand
- Black construction Paper- 2-3 sheets
- Plastic wrap
- Aluminum foil
- Tape- clear, masking, duct
- Insulating materials- cotton, newspaper, cloth, foam etc… (save stuff that would go in the recycle bins)
- 1 tile-or similar ceramic object
- 1 white trash bag
- 1 black trash bag
- 2 rubber bands
- String
- Large bowl
- Rubber band big enough to fit around large bowl
- Small bowl
- Red and Blue Food Coloring
- 1 Marble (or small object similar weight to a marble)
- Rectangular clear plastic bin
- 5 cups the same size (1 should be paper or foam to hold hot water)
- Hot Water
- Ice Cubes
- 16 oz or larger cup
- Plastic straw
- 1 Coffee stir straw or wooden skewer
- 1 box of paper clips
TIME: 11:30am - 12:20pm
LOCATION: Online
MODE OF DELIVERY: Live Remote Instruction using Zoom and Google Classroom
- REQUIRED: Gmail account
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Shere works for the Cuesta Sustainability Resource Center as the Sustainability Education Specialist. Her position involves coordinating a library of science kits, assisting teachers in the classroom, teaching lessons for an afterschool program, and curriculum planning. Amanda has 6 years of experience and a passion for teaching energy science.