Easy Science ProjectsThere are many easy science projects that are both fun and educational. If you are interested in doing easy science experiments consider having your children make a sundial. Easy science projects like this one get children involved because they are interactive and hands on. This project teaches kids how people told time using the sun's position before clocks were invented. Make a Sundial Category: Astronomy
To start making a sundial have the children cut a circle that is exactly eight inches in diameter from their piece of cardboard. Have them use a ruler to find the center point of the circle. Then, have the children mark the center point of the circle with a pencil or pen. Once the circle is cut out and the center is marked they need to take their pencil or pen and stick it straight through the center. This should be standing straight up. It will be used to cast the shadow of the sun on the circle so they can determine the time. On a real sundial this is called a gnomon. Line up your sundial chart with your sundial. Figure out your latitude using a map or the Internet. Fold your chart on to your sundial based on your latitude. The chart you use should have instructions that guide you in folding it. You can also find this online. Use the lines of the chart as a guide for marking the hours on your sundial. Once you have your sundial all set-up take it outside. Have your children find North using the compass. When the children have found North have them point the gnomon of the sundial in that direction. The sun will cast a shadow on the sundial. The shadow is cast based on time so you can have the children determine the time by looking at where the shadow is cast. Where would you like to go next? ...See more of our free science experiments by age group, science type, or an alphabetical listing of all experiments? ...Download printable science project plans for K-12? ...Learn how to score top grades on your science fair project? ...Or pick up science kits for your project? Submit Your Science Experiments Send in your great science experiments to keep this site fresh & fun. Submit your science experiments and you may be included in our upcoming newsletter as well as website!
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