Sunwise a Program that Radiates Good Ideas: K-2 Introductory Lesson PowerPoint

The Sunwise School Program aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from the sun. The specific resources, the "Sunwise K-2 Introductory Lesson PowerPoint," and the "Speaker Notes for the K-2 Introductory Lesson," describe both the beneficial and harmful properties of the sun in a manner understandable for primary grades students. The PowerPoint presentation also has slides that demonstrate to children how various animals protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays.
Resource ID#: 9885 Type: Presentation/Slideshow
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Direct Link: https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: ultraviolet radiation, sun, UV index scale, sun safety, sunscreen,
Instructional Component Type(s): Presentation/Slideshow
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: General Collection

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Unit/Lesson Sequences

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.

Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

Sun and Me:

This series of activities was developed by the Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida. The purpose of this unit is to create an awareness of the power of solar energy, the importance of it in our lives, and its impact on the future of energy development.

Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence