William is a Scottish boy who is learning about the sun and how it casts shadows. Try to help him find out.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children learn about the shapes and relative sizes of the Earth, Sun and Moon. Using models they learn how the three bodies move relative to each other and how these movements relate to...

A complete, searchable text of "Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes," which was illustrated by George Randolph Barse and others.

Young scholars investigate shadows and discover that the sun is a source of light.

Over the course of the school year, students collect weekly data about the sun's position at a specific time of day, resulting in creating a figure "8" that shows the path of the sun called an analemma.

Discover more about the sun when you visit this educational resource. The content of this site includes solar fun facts, experiments, and activities.

A guided inquiry where students participate in the simulation of moon phases and eclipses.

This resource provides information about Earth and space. In addition, there is a quiz provided.

After a discussion about what students think the Sun does, the class takes a walk outside to observe what it actually does do. They may notice things like shadows and reflections. Back in class, their ideas are shared and recorded.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn the relationship between the Earth and the Sun.

The focus of this series of lessons is to engage students in an exploration of the world around them. The emphasis is on inquiry as students learn about the earth, sun, light, shapes and more.

Students graph data reflecting time of day and length of shadow, and then draw conclusions about Earth's seasons and position in relation to the Sun.

A collection of ten hands-on science experiments for the entire family that will help you understand concepts in astronomy. Make an astrolabe, find the size of the sun and moon, build a lunar settlement, find out about meteoroids, shadow...

Students observe and measure the shadows of fixed objects throughout the school year to learn about how the seasonal change affects the sun's position in the sky.

Take a tour of the Chaco Canyon archaeological site. The map takes you to the many dwellings and important astronomical sites. Virtual tours are available if you have Quick Time.

In this activity, use seasons to determine your location. Click on the different dates to view the earth's shadow at different times of the year from the sun's position.

Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).