Science: The Sun as a Source of Light and Heat

Name two things the Sun gives to Earth.

Circle the sentence that is true: A. The Sun is only a source of sound. B. The Sun is a source of light and heat. C. The Sun makes Earth cold.

A student touches two rocks. One rock has been in the sunlight. The other rock has been in the shade. Which rock will probably feel warmer? Explain why.

Look at a playground on a sunny day. The slide is in the Sun, and the bench is under a tree. Which one might feel hotter, the slide or the bench?

Complete the sentence: A shadow forms when an object blocks ______________.

A plant is placed near a sunny window. How does the Sun help the plant?

Which activity is a safe way to learn about the Sun? A. Stare directly at the Sun. B. Feel how warm a sidewalk is after sitting in sunlight. C. Look at the Sun through binoculars.

On a sunny day, you wear a hat with a brim. How can the hat help you?

Put these in order from coolest to warmest: a sidewalk in shade, a sidewalk in sunlight, an ice cube in a cooler.

A class puts two cups of water outside. Cup A is in sunlight. Cup B is in shade. After one hour, which cup will probably be warmer? Explain your answer.

Write one way the Sun affects the weather you feel outside.

Explain why the Sun is important for living things on Earth.