The Sun Times, The Global Sun/Temperature Project
Short Description
"How does your geographic location affect average daily temperature and hours of sunlight?" Schools from around the world participate in this collaborative project as students measure the local temperature and record the number of minutes of sunlight per day over a specific week. This data is then posted to the web site so that the students can compare and contrast their results with other classes from all over the world.
Subject
- Mathematics - Arithmetic & Measurement
- Physical Science
- Interdisciplinary
Technology Needed
One Internet capable computer
Time Commitment
Project requires only a few days of actual class work.
Registration Information
Registration is on the web site.
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/tempproj/
Registration Deadline
11/22/00
Full Project Description
Join schools from around the world in this collaborative project as students measure the local temperature and record the number of minutes of sunlight per day over a specific week. This information, along with latitude and longitude descriptors of the school location, is submitted to the web site. This data is then compiled into a database that the students will use to compare and contrast their results with other classes from all over the world. Students also examine cultural differences related to architecture or holiday observances in different parts of the world based on their correspondence with other students participating in this project. The students will then be able to answer the question, "How does proximity to the equator affect average daily temperature and hours of sunlight?"
Project Objectives
- Measure the temperature, record the number of minutes of sunlight per day, and determine your global coordinates.
- Analyze, graph, compare and contrast the results with classes from all over the world.
- Develop relationships beyond science and math by comparing cultures through E-mail posted in our Discussion Area.
Assessment
Teachers can assess students' learning based on successful completion of the science experiment, graphs,
and what the students have learned in doing the project through the required submission of a final report.
- Included in the Teacher Area are two suggested strategies with rubrics.
Sponsored by
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)
Stevens Institute of Technology
http://www.k12science.org
