More about the Sun (non-statutory)
I can use a range of secondary sources to research about the Sun.
More about the Sun (non-statutory)
I can use a range of secondary sources to research about the Sun.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Sun is a bright, hot ball of gas at the centre of our solar system
- The Sun is the closest star to Earth
- The Sun is the primary source of all the heat and light on Earth
- The surface of the Sun can reach 5505°C
- We can find out more about the Sun by carrying out research
Keywords
Sun - The Sun is a star and the centre of our solar system.
Solar system - The solar system is the name for our Sun and the planets which orbit around it.
Research - To research something is to find out about it or investigate it carefully.
Secondary sources - Secondary sources are texts, images or objects created using information gathered by others.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the Sun is a planet.
Explain that the Sun is a star because, like other stars, it is a huge ball of glowing gas which has planets travelling around it.
Equipment
Access to the internet and/or non-fiction texts about the Sun.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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gas
solid
Exit quiz
6 Questions
37 degrees Celsius
5,505 degrees Celsius
3 degrees Celsius
-18 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius