Access Point #: SC.3.E.6.Su.1


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Recognize that many things will get hot when left in the Sun.
Number: SC.3.E.6.Su.1 Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 Big Idea: Earth Structures : Humans continue to explore the composition and structure of the surface of Earth. External sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth’s water and natural resources.

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SC.3.E.6.1: Demonstrate that radiant energy from the Sun can heat objects and when the Sun is not present, heat may be lost.



Related Courses

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5020040: Science - Grade Three
7720040: Access Science Grade 3


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Lesson Plan

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Energized:

In this lesson, students explore different ways we use energy and then use those concepts to create a functional solar oven.

Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Don't Marry the Mole! (Sun as an Energy Source): Students conduct a series of activities to better understand solar energy and the broader concept of the sun as an energy source. Some of the activities include: observing how heat energy blows up a balloon, launching a solar air balloon, and making a solar oven.


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Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Don't Marry the Mole! (Sun as an Energy Source): Students conduct a series of activities to better understand solar energy and the broader concept of the sun as an energy source. Some of the activities include: observing how heat energy blows up a balloon, launching a solar air balloon, and making a solar oven.