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Features of the Sun Lesson PlanFeatures of the Sun Lesson Plan
Publisher
PHET
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
1999
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Features of the Sun

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There are so many things to discover about the sun! Pupils discuss their knowledge of the sun, explore its features, apply their knowledge by labeling photographs, and then reflect on their learning by working in groups to draw and label the sun. To wrap up the lesson, learners participate in a Think-Pair-Share and write a short essay for the assessment. 

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Concepts

the sun, sunspots, the corona, the photosphere, filaments, solar flares

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Drawing a color diagram is part of the assignment so having at least one student who enjoys art or drawing in each group is ideal

Classroom Considerations

  • The worksheets are interactive and can be written on directly in the resource, making it a great opportunity to flip the lesson

Pros

  • The 16-page packet comes with a lesson plan, safety rules for viewing the sun, background information for teachers, worksheets

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  • None

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