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8A20.05 Temperature with Heat Lamps and Temp Probes (Part 1)
Seasons with Heat Lamps and Temperature Probes Demo
Seasons with Heat Lamps and Temperature Probes Demo
Temperature with Heat Lamps and Temp Probes (Part 1)Using a heat lamp and a temperature probe show the effect that irradiance (intensity) and angle of incidence has on establishing seasons on Earth.
8A20.05 Temperature with Heat Lamps and Temp Probes (Part 2)
Seasons with Heat Lamps and Temperature Probes Demo #2
Seasons with Heat Lamps and Temperature Probes Demo #2
Temperature with Heat Lamps and Temp Probes (Part 2)Compare the temperature graphs between a probe getting direct light from a heat lamp with a probe receiving light at an angle. This phenomena explains summer versus winter seasons.
8A20.05 Seasons with Sun - Globe
Seasons with Sun Globe Demo
Seasons with Sun Globe Demo
Seasons with Sun - GlobeA globe and a spotlight are used to model seasons of the Earth.
8A20.10 Spectra of changing single filament bulb (with narration)
8A20.11 Spectra of changing single filament bulb (no narration)
8A20.15 Phases of the Moon
Phases of Moon Demo
Phases of Moon Demo
Phases of the MoonA spotlight, globe, and styrofoam moon are used to explain how we perceive phases of the moon on Earth.
8A20.30 Eclipses
Eclipses Demo
Eclipses Demo
EclipsesUsing a globe, model moon, and spotlight, show how solar and lunar eclipses occur.
8A20.50 Moon and Earth to Scale
Equipment required for set up.
Equipment required for set up.
Moon and Earth to ScaleAttach a string to a globe and a model moon to show the distance between Earth and the moon.
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