ACTIVITY NO.

02
SMALL GROUPS’ HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

I-Objective: Describe radiant energy and how it is used

II-Materials Needed
• Three identical jars per small group
• Paper and pencils
• Black paper
• Aluminum foil
• Tape
• Three thermometers per small group
• Sand

III-Procedure
1. Fill the three jars with sand.
2. Cover one jar with black paper, including the top, and tape the paper in place.
3. Cover the second jar with aluminum foil, including the top, and tape the foil in
place.
4. Leave the third jar uncovered.
5. Record the temperature shown on the thermometers. Be sure all three indicate
the same temperature.
6. Insert one thermometer into the sand in each jar. With the two covered jars,
puncture a hole in the top covering and insert the thermometer through the hole.
7. Place all three jars in sunlight. All should receive the same direct sunlight.
8. Check and record the temperature of the three thermometers every 15 minutes
for about two hours. USE THE DATA BELOW TO RECORD YOUR
OBSERVATIONS

 
 

JAR OBSERVATIONS
1
2
3

9.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

1. How do the temperatures compare? ____________________________
2.What can you say about the effect of a black surface and a shiny surface on
absorption of energy from the sun?______________________________________

10. Remove the jars from the sunlight and continue to record the temperatures of the
three thermometers for two more hours. USE THE DATA BELOW TO RECORD YOUR
OBSERVATIONS.

JAR OBSERVATIONS
1
2
3

11.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

 1. How do the temperature changes compare?___________________________
2. What can you say about the effect of a black surface and a shiny surface on
heat loss?_________________________________________.
 
12. In what way we can use the heat of the sun?
1. dry wet clothes 3. It can preserve fish like “tuyo” and “daing”
2. disinfect our beddings 4.it can kills germs
5. it can cause skin cancer
A. 1235 B. 2345 C. 1234 D 1345

TEACHER’S cOPY
Possible Answer: Q9-2 and Q11-2
. Q9-2 The temperature of the jar with the black surface will likely increase faster.
Q11-2.The foil will reflect heat, and the temperature increase of the sand covered by it
will be very slow.
Q-12 letter C