Sunlight warms things up
Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface, noticing that sunlight warms the ground, water, and objects
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Can your child feel the difference between a sunny pavement and a shady one, and explain that sunlight warms up surfaces it shines on?
Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface, noticing that sunlight warms the ground, water, and objects
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Check understanding
- Observe that surfaces in sunlight feel warmer than those in shade
- Describe that sunlight provides warmth (heat energy) to Earth's surface
- Compare temperatures of surfaces in sun vs shade using touch or a thermometer
“Can your child feel the difference between a sunny pavement and a shady one, and explain that sunlight warms up surfaces it shines on?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Energy
- Age range
- Ages 5–6
Standards