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Science of the Sun Elementary Unit Plan

The cover of the unit plan showing an artist's depiction of the Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite in space with the Sun on the left, represented by an orange glow.
Science of the Sun Elementary Unit Plan
NASA
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Unit (of Study)
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
  • Big Idea 2.1 – Life on Earth has evolved with complex diversity…
  • Big Idea 3.2 – Energy from the Sun is created in the core…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • LS2 - Ecosystems
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Seasons
  • Energy
  • Solar System
  • Photosynthesis
  • Radiation
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This unit of lesson plans focuses on the Sun as the center of the solar system and as the source for all energy on Earth. Students act out the motions of Earth as it orbits around the Sun over the course of one year, starting with modeling one day, then one year, and finally the months.

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Science_of_the_Sun_Elementary_Unit_Plan

Sep 8, 2023

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