Collecting Solar Rays
Sensor - Temperature
- This is Activity 10 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
- Three soda cans and spray paint (silver, black. and white)
- Clay or putty
- Heat source (sun or a heat lamp)
Activities for Middle Grades Science with the CBL 2™ and TI-73.
You will need the following materials:
Collecting Solar Rays
In this activity, students' will use three Temperature Sensors to collect data from three solar collectors and determine which one absorbs the most heat. They will develop an understanding of the difference between absorption and reflection.
Distribute the pages to your class
Follow the Activity procedures:
Students will complete Student Data Collection and Analysis Sheet.
Review student results

Before the Activity Files
Sensor - Temperature
- This is Activity 10 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
- Three soda cans and spray paint (silver, black. and white)
- Clay or putty
- Heat source (sun or a heat lamp)
Activities for Middle Grades Science with the CBL 2™ and TI-73.
You will need the following materials:
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