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Make a Starry Sky Projector Activity

Make a Starry Sky Projector Activity
Levels
  • 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
  • Solar System
  • Sun
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Related Missions
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Activity | Grades K-5 | This hands-on activity provides an introductory, budget-friendly way for elementary students to explore light, the solar system, and the Sun by constructing a simple starry sky projector out of a cardboard box. Educators can integrate this project into Earth's place in the universe science units to visually simulate viewing stars and demonstrate how the Sun acts as a primary light source. Students follow simple construction steps to build the projector, offering an interactive approach to space science concepts.

Credit: UAF

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Oct 7, 2025

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