The Sun
Join Simple Schooling as we take a trip through the Solar System. The Sun is the first stop on our itinerary before we blast off into the inner planets. In this unit geared specifically for grades 5-8 and students will learn about the sun's composition, the layers of the sun, the star life cycle, how stars are classified, how they create life on Earth, and a bit about our place in the galaxy.
The Sun is the first in a 10 week study on our solar system.
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Optional Resources
Views of the Solar System - The Sun
Windows to the Universe - The Sun
NetFlix Suggestions
Wonders of the Solar System: Disc 1, Empire of the Sun
The Universe Season 1, Secrets of the Sun
Videos