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Essential Question:

How does the Sun warm the Earth?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Students will investigate and reason how sunlight influences temperature and life.
Communication: Students will express their observations and thoughts about the Sun's effects.
Global Citizenship: Students will appreciate the Sun's role in supporting life on our planet.

Inquiry Question:

What happens when the Sun shines on different materials?

2. Inquiry Question:

How does sunlight change the way things feel?

3. Inquiry Question:

Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?

Student Outcomes:

Students will understand the Sun's role in warming the Earth.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will explore and describe how sunlight affects temperatures of various surfaces.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will recognize the importance of the Sun in sustaining life.

Skills Demonstrated:

Modeling
Constructing Explanations

Standards:

K-PS3: Energy - Students who demonstrate understanding can make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Additional Skills:

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