Heat and light from the Sun
This Topic is About...
- I will learn that the Sun is a star.
- I will talk about the Sun as a source of heat and light.
- I will learn how to ask questions about the world around me.
You’re going to be a science explorer!
Key Words
- die
- heat
- freeze
- stars
- globe
- sunlight
Tap to Learn the Meanings!
- die: To stop living.
- heat: Warmth that can make things hot.
- freeze: To become very cold and turn into ice.
- stars: Huge balls of hot, glowing gas in space.
- globe: A round model of the Earth.
- sunlight: Light that comes from the Sun.
Great job learning new science words!
Stars in the Night Sky
A t night there are many bright lights in the sky. Many of these lights are stars, and they are very big and very hot. But they are very, very far away. So they look small.
The Sun Is a Star
One star is much closer to planet Earth. This star is the Sun.
Heat and Light From the Sun
The Sun gives the heat and light we need.
Sun Safety Reminder
Never look at the Sun. It will hurt your eyes.
Sunlight Reaches Earth
Light from the Sun comes to planet Earth.
Sunlight Helps Plants Grow
The light helps plants grow.
Light Helps Us See
You use the light to see what you are doing.
Keeping Earth Warm
Light from the Sun keeps the Earth warm.
A World Without Sunlight
Without the Sun, planet Earth would be dark all the time.
Think Like a Scientist: Make a Model of the Sun and the Earth
You will need: a globe of planet Earth, a flashlight
Marcus and Arun have a globe of planet Earth.
What to do:
The torch shows how light from the Sun gives daylight.
Safety First:
- Be careful not to shine the flashlight in someone’s eyes.
- It could hurt their eyes.
Talk and Think:
How am I doing?