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Sun or Shade

Source: The Need Project
Topics: Middle Years (5-9), Great Science Fair Project Ideas

Grade Levels:
K-3

Question:
Is the air the same temperature in the sun and in the shade?

Possible Hypotheses:
The air is/is not the same temperature in the sun and in the shade.

Materials:
Thermometer

Procedure:

  1. Hang a thermometer in the shade for five minutes. Record the temperature of the air.
  2. Hang the thermometer in the sun for five minutes. Record the temperature of the air.

Analysis and Conclusion:
Is the air really warmer in the sun or does it feel like it is warmer because the sun’s energy is hitting your skin?

Reprinted with the permission of the NEED Project. © 2008 National Energy Education Development Project - All Rights Reserved.

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Comments from readers

  1. Apr 17, 2008
    sugarbear1 says:
    how do i find out if my anaylisis and conclusion is correct or not?
  2. Apr 26, 2008
    megan says:
     U GUYS SUCK LIKE UR WEBSITE, BUT HARDER.
  3. Oct 6, 2008
    kellie says:
    is there anyother experiments on meterology?
  4. Nov 12, 2008
    Elizabeth says:
    YALL SUCK BIG TIME. LOL
  5. Nov 13, 2008
    miss.missy says:
    YA YOU SUCK ITS LIKE A BABY MADE THIS PROJECT UP BUT IN AN ADULDS NAME ARE YOU GUY WITH ME

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