Understanding Sun Energy

This article presents us with a great understanding of how to relate sun energy to preschool age children. With a great activity on how to demonstrate light energy, this article also present... See More

This article presents us with a great understanding of how to relate sun energy to preschool age children. With a great activity on how to demonstrate light energy, this article also presents us with possible questions to ask our students. Although this lesson is very basic, it provides students with a better understanding of how sun energy works in every day life.

Sun Prints

The article presents suggestions for laying the foundation for the concept of how energy from the sun supports life. The author describes some meaningful experiences for young students (pre... See More

The article presents suggestions for laying the foundation for the concept of how energy from the sun supports life. The author describes some meaningful experiences for young students (pre-K-grade 2) that will encourage them to think about the energy from the sun. What is really great is that the author provides complete instructions on how to have students make sun prints and how to incorporate this as a learning activity

Understanding Invisible Light?

This article provides an article that helps young children grasp the concept of light from the sun. In particular that there are parts of that sunlight we cannot see. Using light sensitive... See More

This article provides an article that helps young children grasp the concept of light from the sun. In particular that there are parts of that sunlight we cannot see. Using light sensitive paper prints of common objects are made outdoors and indoors. Reading about light can occur as children wait for image to appear outside while waiting in the shade. While the prints occur both in outdoor light and indoor light I don’t see how young children can make the connection between visible and invisible light waves (UV light) which is the stated objective.