Properties of the Sun

These two lesson plans provide projects that allow students to 1) design, create, and test shade structures using given materials (connecting to the engineering design process) and 2) explore harmful and beneficial properties of the Sun through observing the effects of exposure or non-exposure of certain materials to sunlight and heat.

Resource ID#: 13347 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 1

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 6 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)

Keywords: shade, structure, sun, properties, light, heat,

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Project

Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.1.E.5.In.4

Recognize positive and harmful effects of sunlight.

SC.1.E.5.Su.4

Recognize a positive effect and a negative effect of sunlight.

SC.1.E.5.Pa.4

Recognize effects of sunlight, such as warming and giving light.

SC.1.N.1.In.3

Draw pictures about investigations conducted.

SC.1.N.1.Su.3

Contribute to group recordings of observations.

SC.1.N.1.In.4

Ask a question about a science investigation.

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