The Global Sun Temperature Project is an Internet-based science project which will enrich a student’s learning experience through “Unique and Compelling” applications of instructional technology.
In particular, this Web-based science project taps into some of the exciting applications of the Internet in education by having students collaborate in large numbers across great distances to determine how proximity to the equator affects average daily temperature and hours of sunlight.
Science Project
Join schools from around the world from October 5 - December 4, 2009 as they determine how their geographic location (i.e. where they live) affects their average daily temperature and hours of sunlight. Specifically, students will:
- Measure the temperature and record the number of minutes of sunlight per day over a common week.
- Compare and contrast the results with classes from all over the world.
- Determine how proximity to the equator affects average daily temperature and hours of sunlight.
This project is recommended for upper elementary, middle school and high school students. There is NO fee to participate; however, registration is required.
Project Key Dates
Sept 28 - Oct 23, 2009 - Registration
Oct 5 - Oct 23, 2009 - Project Begins
Oct 26 - Oct 30 - Conduct Experiment
Nov 6 - Submit Data
Nov 13 - Dec 4 - Submit Final Report
Project Resource
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