Get to know Sol with this fast paced, kid-friendly video featuring the closest star to Earth, the sun. Super scientists take part in a quick pop quiz, then learn all about Sol's size, distance, and how it creates and sends energy to Earth.

Concepts

the sun, the earth, energy, stars, the solar system, heat energy, chemical energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the classroom; assign this link to be viewed at home to allow more time for class discussion and further instruction
• Show this episode as an introduction to a unit covering the sun, then go deeper into its topics with other curriculum materials

Classroom Considerations

• The first in a series of 15 videos that discusses the sun and its influence on Earth
• This video is brief and to the point; additional material is required to go in depth into topics covered

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• This video has engaging cartoon graphics, sound effects, and captivating editing that will keep your scholars interested
• Designed for Next Generation Science Standards

Cons

• Some pupils may find the pace too quick; pausing is necessary if taking notes or answering questions