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Create a Suncatcher

Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics
  • Light
  • Plasma
  • Sun
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
Material Cost per Learner 1 cent – $1
Language English

Make a suncatcher, inspired by images of the Sun. This activity uses melted crayons to create a beautiful piece of art that can hang in the window to let the Sun's light shine through. Watch the video to see detailed steps of the activity and get background information the Sun, including images of the Sun captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).