The Global Sun Temperature Project
 
Name:_________________________ Date:___________________________

Student Worksheet Student Worksheet: Record the Data and Find the Averages


INSTRUCTIONS
Use the space below to write the following information. You will need this information when your class is preparing to submit the Raw Data.

  1. Record the Daily Temperature
    Use the table below to record the daily temperatures. When measuring the temperature, don't forget the following:
    • Measure the temperature between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
    • Measure the temperature in the shade
    • Hold the thermometer close to eye level; it should never be on the ground.
    • Do not allow rain or snow to fall on the thermometer.
    • Record the temperature each day in degrees Celsius.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Temperature
(°Celsius)
°C °C °C °C °C

 

  1. Record Sunrise / Sunset times
    Use the table below to record the daily sunrise and sunset times. You will also need to calculate the Sunlight per Day in minutes by calculating the number of minutes of sunlight between sunrise and sunset.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Sunrise          
Sunset          
Sunlight per Day
(Minutes)
         

 

  1. Calculate the Average Temperature
    What was the average temperature for the week? ___________________________











     
  2. Calculate the Average Minutes of Sunlight per Day
    What was the average minutes of sunlight per day for the week?__________________________













     
  3. Submit your Results: Return to the project web site and submit your Data.

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