Solar Matters I: Solar Energy and Color

In this activity, a black bottle, white bottle, and balloons are used to demonstrate the effect that color has on the amount of solar thermal energy absorbed (potentially inflating the balloon). With this understanding, students will color a picture (included) in colors that will absorb less and/or more solar energy.

Resource ID#: 8359 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20150418212939/http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/education/k-12/curricula/sm1/documents/SM1_solar-energy-and-color.pdf

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators , Parents

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: heat, solar, solar energy, solar thermal energy, absorb, reflect, radiate, color

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)

Resource Collection: General Collection

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