Facts About The Sun
Learning text on the topic Facts About The Sun
Facts About the Sun – Introduction
Ever wondered why the Sun seems to play such a huge role in our lives and the life of our planet? Put on those sunglasses, young adventurers, and dive into a world of warmth and light!
What is the Sun?
Even though the Sun looks like a small, bright dot up in the sky, it's actually a giant, glowing star far, far away from us. It's like a flashlight for the Earth, giving us all the light and warmth we need to live, play, and grow.
The Sun is a big, bright star in the middle of our solar system. It shines and keeps us warm, helping every plant and animal on Earth stay happy and healthy.
Let's see what you’ve learned about the sun so far!
Facts About the Sun – What Does It Do?
The Sun is not just any star; it's a special star that makes life on Earth possible! Imagine if we didn't have the Sun. It would be cold and night all the time, and nothing could grow. But thankfully, the Sun is here, and it does lots of amazing things:
| Fact Number | Sunny Fact | How It Helps Us |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helps Plants Grow | Plants make food and give us oxygen. |
| 2 | Keeps Us Warm | Makes Earth's temperature perfect for life. |
| 3 | Gives Us Light | We can see and play during the day. |
| 4 | Sunrise and Sunset | Gives us beautiful skies to enjoy. |
The Sun Experiment
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Facts About the Sun – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- The Sun is a big, bright star that's made of special gases.
- It shines down on us, giving us light to see during the day and warmth to keep us cozy.
- Plants need the Sun's light to grow and make food.
- The Sun is far away— further than any place we've ever been!
And to answer our big question: The sun is important because it keeps our planet warm, helps plants grow, and gives us light during the day. Isn't the sun amazing?
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Facts About the Sun Frequently Asked Questions
Facts About The Sun exercise
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Where is the Sun located?
HintsIt's like the center of our neighborhood in space.
The Sun is not on another planet or on Earth.
SolutionThe Sun is in the middle of the solar system. It is very far away from the Earth.
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Why is the Sun important to plants?
HintsThink about what happens to seeds when they get sunlight.
What do plants do when they get taller?
SolutionThe Sun helps plants grow and make food.
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What does the Sun do in the day?
HintsWhat happens first when you wake up?
At sunset, the sky changes to pretty colors like orange and pink.
Think about morning, noon, evening and night.
Solution1.The Sun rises.
2.The Sun is at the highest point in the sky.
3.The Sun sets.
4.The sky is dark at night.
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What is the Sun?
HintsAt night, you can see many stars in the sky. The Sun is the closest one to Earth.
Think about what makes a balloon float.
The Sun is not hard like rocks.
SolutionThe Sun is a big, bright star that's made of special gases.
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The Sun gives us light to see during the day.
HintsThe Sun is like a big, bright flashlight.
What would it be like if there was no Sun?
SolutionIt's true that the Sun gives us light to see during the day. It also keeps the Earth warm.
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The Sun does many things for people, animals and plants.
HintsPlants grow fruit and vegetables for people and animals to eat.
Which image shows two beautiful skies that look like a painting in the morning and evening?
Solution- Gives us light - the Sun shining
- Keeps us warm - people at the beach
- Sunrise and sunset - the image of the sunrise and sunset
- Helps plants make food- tomato plant
