Our Sun: Friend or Foe?
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Fine Arts Science | |
| Author | Brenda Bleigh
Sandy Post Deborah Smith | |
| Description | Our Sun: Friend or Foe? is an integrated thematic unit
which focuses on our nearest star--the sun. Students will explore benefits of the sun and will learn about its dangers as well. Activities include creating a classroom display, researching facts about the sun, utilizing thermometers and recording temperatures, dramatizing multicultural folklore about the sun and experimenting with sunscreens. | |
| Grade Level | 3 4 | |
| National Standards | Science:
Understands essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe and the Earth's place in it. Language Arts: Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Health: Knows environmental and external factors that affect individual and community health. Knows essential concepts and practices concerning injury prevention and safety. | |
| West Virginia IGOs | | |
| Keywords | sun
safety puppets folklore solar system | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | A Unit Summary: Our Sun: Friend or Foe?
Lesson 1: The Sun: Our Friend Lesson 2: Amazing Facts About the Sun Lesson 3: The Sun: Warming Our Planet Lesson 4: "Lights, Camera, Action" --Multicultural Puppet Shows About the Sun Lesson 5: Sun Safety for Kids | |
| English IGO or CSO | 3.43, 3.15, 3.82 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | 3.59, 3.55 | |