Do you like to bask in the sun? The sun is more than fun – it is
necessary fo you to live! So shine some light on our nearest star by exploring
these activities.
CONNECT:
- Read this introduction to our nearest star at http://www.michielb.nl/sun/
- How have people regarded the sun throughout history? Find out at https://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/solarsystem/sun_history.html
- See the live coverage of the recent full solar eclipse at https://www.exploratorium.edu/video/live-coverage-eclipse
- The sun isn’t really all yellow; it has dark spots, some as large as 50,000 miles in diameter. Find out about sunspots at http://www.exploratorium.edu/sunspots/index.html
- Watch how sunflowers follow the sun at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8mr0R3ibPU
CREATE:
- Here are six sundial projects for you to make: http://www.sundials.co.uk/projects.htm
- Let the sun help you create art by making sun prints: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/sun-prints/
- Try some of these 16 brilliant sun crafts for kids: http://aboutfamilycrafts.com/16-sun-crafts-for-kids/
- Read solar folklore at http://solar-center.stanford.edu/folklore/
CARE:
- Become Sunwise with these Environmental Protection Agency handouts: https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/sun-safety-fact-sheets-and-handouts
- Brush up on suncreeen and sun protection for kids at http://www.webmd.com/children/features/summer-sun-protection-for-kids#1
- Watch how minions keep sun safe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UWvqNeqX6E
- Want to make your own sunscreen? Read this first: https://www.consumerreports.org/sunscreens/homemade-sunscreen-is-a-definite-dont/
CAREERS:
A sun-related career can be in your stars. See how:
If you work outdoors, you need protection from the heat and scorching
sun: https://www.concentra.com/resource-center/articles/keeping-employees-who-work-outdoors-safe-in-the-sun/
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