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Construction Paper Sun Prints

A construction paper Sun print of leaves.
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Light
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
Material Cost per Learner 1 cent – $1
Language English

Use the Sun’s ultraviolet light to create art. Ultraviolet light waves have enough energy to break the bonds of chemicals, like the dyes in paper. This changes the paper’s color. Sun prints work by shielding areas of the paper from sunlight. These areas remain the original color while the rest of the paper gets lighter.