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Lesson 41 of 84 · Days and Seasons
ExperimentOur Star: The Sun (Part 3)
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
- foil
- scissors
- flashlight
- ball (Earth)
Safety First
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Stars look tiny because they are very, very far away. The sun is our closest star.
Step 2 — Do
Gather your materials and get ready!
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?