Hi, my name is Parker
and I'm going to teach you how to make a box pinhole projector.
To get started, you'll need a cardboard box -
cereal boxes or shoeboxes
work great.
You’ll also need scissors, aluminum foil, a pencil,
a push pin, some tape and a white piece of paper
big enough to cover one end of the box.
Start by tracing one end of the box on the white
sheet of paper.
Then cut out your shape
and place it inside of the box on the same end
you just traced.
Next,
cut two square holes on the opposite end of the box.
One on the left and one on the right.
If you're using a cereal box,
tape up the middle to help everything
stay together.
Now, cover one of the square holes
completely with aluminum foil.
Use tape to help the foil stay in place.
Finally, take the push-pin and punch
a very small hole in the center at the aluminum foil.
Ta-daa!
Always remember
you should never look directly at the Sun,
because it's very dangerous
and will hurt your eyes.
To use your box pinhole projector,
stand with your back to the Sun.
Then hold the large square hole
up to your eye and move the box around
until you see the sun projected on the paper.
Watching a solar eclipse is a great way
for anyone to do science. But remember, you have to be careful.
Stay safe.
Happy eclipse watching!