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Lesson 21 of 84 · Days and Seasons
ExperimentOur Star: The Sun (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Stars look tiny because they are very, very far away. The sun is our closest star.
Key Words
- sun
- moon
- star
Materials Needed
- dark room
- paper plate
- markers
Safety First
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read about Days and Seasons with a partner or grown-up.
Step 2 — Do
Track where the sun is in the sky at three different times today. Draw its position each time.
Step 3 — Observe
Watch carefully. What happens?
Step 4 — Record
Draw and write about what you learned.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the closest star to Earth?