More about the Sun (non-statutory)
I can use a range of secondary sources to research about the Sun.
- Year 5
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
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name of this object in space?
Q2.Which of these objects in space is the largest?
Q3.The 3D shape of the Sun is called a __________.
Q4.What is the surface of something?
Q5.What units of measure do we use for temperature?
Q6.Match the material to the correct state of matter.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is at the centre of our solar system?
Q2.What is the primary source of heat and light on Earth?
Q3.What is the Sun?
Q4.What is the Sun made of?
Q5.Match the place to the correct temperature
