DIY Sun Science 2.4

DIY Sun Science 2.4

The Lawrence Hall of Science – Freeware – iOS
out of 21 votes
Latest Version
2.4
Safe to install
image/svg+xml VERY GOOD User Rating

DIY Sun Science is a comprehensive educational application tailored to facilitate learning opportunities for families and educators, providing insights into the intricate workings of the Sun. Developed in collaboration with UC Berkeley’s The Lawrence Hall of Science, the Children's Creativity Museum, and Sciencenter, this app is supported by funding from NASA.

Hands-On Activities:

  • DIY Sun Science features 15 interactive and user-friendly activities aimed at exploring the Sun's significance in relation to Earth. From utilizing a solar oven to understanding the Sun's size and investigating shadows in mock Moon craters, each activity is accompanied by meticulously curated, step-by-step instructions that have been field-tested by educators, children, and families. The required materials are readily accessible and cost-effective, with many commonly found items potentially already available in your household.

Sun Observatory:

  • Experience real-time observations of the Sun in different wavelengths through the app's Sun Observatory feature, allowing users to access live images captured by NASA’s SDO satellite. Following these observations, delve deeper into the solar phenomena witnessed and assess your newfound knowledge.

Images and Videos:

  • Delve into captivating visuals of the Sun sourced from NASA’s Earth and space observatories within DIY Sun Science. Gain insights into various solar features and ongoing scientific research activities aimed at understanding the Sun's dynamics. Additionally, explore recent NASA videos capturing the Sun's activity over the past 48 hours.

Praise & Reviews:

  • Featured in Apple's "Best New Apps" and "Education" categories, DIY Sun Science has garnered accolades from reputable sources such as Common Sense Media and Gizmodo. Common Sense Media highlights its aptitude for igniting interest in astronomy and facilitating educational engagement through enjoyable activities seamlessly aligned with crucial astronomical concepts. Meanwhile, Gizmodo lauds it as an essential tool for budding astronomy enthusiasts.

Overview

DIY Sun Science is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by The Lawrence Hall of Science.

The latest version of DIY Sun Science is 2.4, released on 04/15/2024. It was initially added to our database on 04/15/2024.

DIY Sun Science runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of DIY Sun Science gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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