Let the Sunshine In

 The sun is necessary for life, but how much do you know about it? Shine some light on the sun by doing these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch this video introduction about the sun at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkW54j82e9U
• Read about fiery sun myths at https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2046823,00.html
• Explore lots of aspects of the sun gathered by NASA at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/sun/
• Get energized about solar energy at https://blog.namastesolar.com/solar-energy-for-kids

 

CREATE:

• Try some of these sunny kid activities at https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/seasonal/sun-activities.htm
• Get crafty about the sun at https://www.acraftylife.com/sun-kids-crafts-bright-craft-projects/
• Think like a scientist with these sunny experiments: https://igamemom.com/science-experiments-to-learn-about-sun/
• Print with the sun following the directions at https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/make-sun-prints

 CARE:

• Let the minions show about to be sun safe at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxAsoBXmCJk
• Watch how to become a sun safe superstar like George at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7ghJsZug60
• What is a solar eclipse, and how can you watch it safely? Find out at https://www.parentcircle.com/when-where-how-to-see-solar-eclipse-for-kids/article
• What are solar flares and why are they dangerous? See the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mrf9IIz0Co

 

CAREERS:

Shine a light on sun-related jobs: from solar panel manufacturing to astronomer.

• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/career-in-solar
• https://earth911.com/eco-tech/careers-in-solar-energy/
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/jobs-for-astronomy-majors