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Tune in! Young scientists use an AM radio at home to monitor solar output. The long-term project would be ideal in a flipped classroom or as an out-of-class project.
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Instructional Ideas
- Great project for a flipped classroom
- Can be a science fair or extended learning project
Classroom Considerations
- Prior knowledge of the structure of the atmosphere, atomic structures, and the ability to record observations at dusk and dawn is required to complete this activity
- The project is thirteenth in an 18-part series
Pros
- Engaging for all learning levels
Cons
- Most changes will be around sunrise/sunset hours rather than during school hours
- Data collection table not included