Sun
Activities
- The Heat Is On (5th–11th grades)
Students investigate the influence of our Sun as a heat source by experimenting with different materials and measuring how they are heated by the Sun. - Amazing Rays (4th–9th grades)
Students experiment with light-sensitive paper to learn about light and heat as separate components of our Sun's energy.
Information
- Background on the Sun (educator)
Information on the formation, structure, and characteristics of our Sun. For teachers and informal educators, this information would also be appropriate for students grades 7 and up.
Other Resources
- SkyTellers dvd and resource guide (K–8th grade)
LPI set comes with a dvd containing ten traditional Native American stories, each coupled with a science story. It also comes with a resource guide. - Audio-Visual resources on the Sun (PK–adult)
Recommended videos and cassettes on the Sun for a wide range of ages. - Books on the Sun (PK–adult)
Recommended books on the Sun, with legends, activities, and information, for a broad range of ages. - Dr. Walter Kiefer’s Planetary Science Web sites (all ages)
Useful Web sites about NASA and planetary science, and links to selected websites concerned with human space flight, astronomy, and science education. - Seasons Powerpoint (Educators)
A powerpoint developed for use in teacher workshops, to be used in conjunction with hands-on activities.
