Our Star: The Amazing Sun
WALT: Describe the Sun and explain why it is important Year 4 Science
What Do You See?
Think and Discuss
What do you already know about the Sun? How does the Sun help us every day? What would happen if there was no Sun?
The Sun is a Star!
The Sun is not just a bright light in the sky It is actually a STAR - just like the tiny stars we see at night The Sun looks bigger and brighter because it is much closer to Earth All stars are giant balls of hot, glowing gas
Sun vs Earth: How Big?
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What is the Sun Made Of?
The Sun is made of very hot gases The main gases are hydrogen and helium These gases are so hot they glow and give off light The Sun's surface temperature is about 5,500°C - hot enough to melt any metal!
The Sun Gives Us Heat and Light
Every day, the Sun sends heat and light to Earth This energy travels 150 million kilometers through space Plants need sunlight to grow and make food Animals and humans need plants to survive Without the Sun, Earth would be frozen and dark
Sun Fact Sort
Work with your partner Sort the statements into TRUE or FALSE The Sun is made of rock The Sun gives us light The Sun is a star The Sun is cold We could visit the Sun in a spaceship Plants need sunlight to grow
Drawing Our Sun
Draw a large Sun in your book Add labels around your drawing: • Hot gas • Light • Heat • Star Use arrows to show light and heat coming from the Sun
What We Learned Today
Complete this sentence: 'One thing I learned about the Sun is...' Share your learning with a partner Draw one important Sun fact for your exit ticket