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Touch the Sun DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.chabotspace.org/assets/teacher/touch-the-sun.pdf
From NASA Reviewed Collection
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In this activity, students design and build scientific instruments to study the Sun using inexpensive, everyday materials. Precision in construction and measurement are emphasized, as well as re-design to improve the quality of data. Activity theme areas include instrumentation, observation, and satellite engineering. The activities are aligned with National Science and Mathematic Education Standards.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Curriculum
Subject:
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
Cost information is not known
Copyright and other restrictions information is unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevSProd165
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Chabot Space & Science Center