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Design and build your own solar eye protection to explore the properties of light and learn how sunlight can damage eyes.

Topics

Analyzing data Asking questions CCC6: Structure and Function Collecting data Communicating Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science Disciplinary Core Ideas in Physical Science Electricity Electromagnetism ENCdl ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions ETS1: Engineering Design Interpreting data Modeling Physical Science PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation PS4: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus SEP2: Developing and Using Models SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS

Details

Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2016Stock # ss16_039_07_60Volume 039Issue 07

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Jasmin

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This is a good resource to identify the pros of using sunglasses as well as using recycled materials to make your own. This is a fun and interactive activity that allows students to learn ab... See More

Steve (St. Johns, FL)

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In this article, the author details a class activity for creating sunglasses out of recycled materials. The author does a very nice job taking the reader step-by-step through the process of ... See More

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