Science in the sun

Science activities and resources about the sun and solar energy as well as science activities that are based outside and suitable for warmer weather!

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Tamanuitera the sun and his two wives - THE SPINOFF

Spotting it early - MELANOMA NZ

Coconut Lotion

Manuka Oil

Sports Illustrated Models

Best Sunscreens

Natural Sunscreen

Facial Sunscreen

Sunglasses Uv Protection

Sunscreen Lotion

Face Lotion

Three sunscreens fail Consumer NZ tests for second year in a row - STUFF Dec 2021

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Sun Science

Rotation Of The Earth

Ministry Of Education

Learning Science

Investigating shadows and the position of the Sun — STUDENT ACTIVITY

In this activity, students use scientific models and exploration to observe the position of the Sun and its physical effect on light and shadows. The activities are designed for students working at New Zealand Curriculum levels 1 and 2. The activities cover both Physical World and Planet Earth and Beyond concepts.

Publications - Building Better

Valuing Sunshine - BUILDING BETTER HOMES, TOWNS & CITIES NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE 2018 How much do kiwis value sunshine in their homes? What does this mean for how we design our homes, towns and cities?

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Teacher Resources

Education

That Way

Alternative conceptions about light

This teacher resource explains the alternative conceptions students may have about light.

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Investigating refraction and spearfishing

STUDENT ACTIVITY: Investigating refraction and spearfishing - In this activity, students aim spears at a model of a fish in a container of water. When they move their spears towards the fish, they miss! This activity investigates refraction.

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Investigating bubbles

STUDENT ACTIVITY: Investigating bubbles | In this activity, students learn about the surface tension of water by experimenting with bubbles.

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Marine metre squared

Citizen Scientists wanted! the Marine Metre Squared project is an easy way for anyone to survey the plants and animals living on their local seashore.

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Existential Questions

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Primary Science

Weird Science

Light Wave

The electromagnetic spectrum

INTERACTIVE: The electromagnetic spectrum

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Animal Cell

Unit Plan

Marriage And Family

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Success Business

Life Changes

You, me and UV – unit plan

UNIT PLAN - You, Me and UV - This teacher resource along with the Science Learning Hub context You, Me and UV is designed to help teachers improve their students’ understanding of UV light and the effects of UV on the human body.

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Em Spectrum

Science Fair Experiments

Body Preschool

Environmental Education

Facts For Kids

Investigating UV intensity

STUDENT ACTIVITY - Investigating UV intensity - In this activity, students use UV beads to investigate the intensity of UV rays in a range of different situations.

Investigating sunscreens

STUDENT ACTIVITY -Investigating sunscreens - In this activity, students use UV beads to investigate the effectiveness of different sunscreen lotions.

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6th Grade Science

Electromagnetic Spectrum Project

What is UV?

INFO SHEET - What is UV?