Ms Bolzan & Ms. Hall's Grade 6 Class

WHY IS THE SUN IMPORTANT?

Facts about the Sun:
  • The Sun is a Star
  • The Sun is the nearest star to Earth
  • The Sun is a glowing ball of gas
  • Earth could fit inside the Sun on million times
  • Surface temperature of the Sun is about 5,500 degrees Celsius & 29 million degrees Celsius in the centre!
  • The Sun provides the Earth with heat and light
  • The Sun provides the energy needed for plants to produce food
  • Without the Sun, life on Earth would be impossible
  • It is dangerous to observe the Sun directly
  • The Sun is sometimes referred to as the Keeper of Life, why do you think it has been given this name?
  • What would life be like on Earth if there were no Sun?
  • Could plants survive without the Sun?
  • Could animals survive without the Sun?

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 Sun Safety:


- How is the Sun dangerous?
- Why do you think it is dangerous to look directly at the Sun?
- What do you think could happen if you looked directly at the Sun?



Do you think you now know what it take to be sun safe? If so, check out Falon's Sun Quest and help Falon teach people about sun safety! Go ahead, give it a try! Good luck!



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Do you love learning about the Sun? Do you love Bill Nye the Science Guy? Well then you are in luck! Check out Bill's video on the Sun and learn more about the importance of the Sun to our Solar System!
Birth of the Solar System:


Check out this video to discover how our solar system was created from the birth of the Sun and the Big Bang Theory!
Test your current knowledge by playing the Earth, Sun, and Moon game! Navigate through space in a rocket while answering questions on the Solar System in order to reach your next destination! Increase the friendly competition by playing against your elbow partner, it is an astronomically fun game!
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As we watch the video clip, The Amazing Solar Prominence, in class, please label all of the elements of the Sun.

Can you identify any of the Solar terms said by Dr. Young in the video? Which ones?
 
(**Hint** You will have to know these sheets for the test!)