The end of the school year signals the beginning of summer for many students. This is the perfect time of year to teach about the sun and have some “fun in the sun” performing learning activities outdoors! These hands-on activities are perfect for keeping young students engaged and learning those last few days/weeks of school. […]

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Inform your science students of the sun's interior and atmospheric layers using the included three pages of PRINT and DIGITAL reading worksheets, comprehension questions, and sketch note review activity. Students will learn about the core, radiation zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. They will also learn about special features of the sun, such as sunspots, the prominence, solar flares and solar winds. Like this activity? Check out my earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: The three layers of the sun's interior Core Radiation Zone Convection Zone The three layers of the sun's atmosphere Photosphere Chromosophere Corona Features of the sun Solar wind Solar flare Prominence Sunspots This lesson about the sun includes: Sneak Peek into My Classroom: Tips and tricks of how I use teach the vocabulary, reading, and sketch note activity in my own classroom. Instructions to use digital activity with your secure learning management system such as Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, etc Vocabulary sheet Three-page nonfiction reading about the sun Comprehension questions Doodle sketch note activity Digital Google Slide link to student activity Answer key Feedback from teachers: Thank you for creating a resource that allows my students to practice skills covered in class in such an independent way. It is wonderful to know that they can work independently and no waste their time or efforts on silly reading materials. The stories are interesting and engaging. Thank you!! Easy notes. Kept 8th graders focused. They even loved coloring it! This was a great resource for my 6th graders! Other lessons and activities to support your earth science unit: Sun DIGITAL DINB Characteristics and Life Cycle of a Star Star systems and galaxies Earth's rotation and revolution activity Moon and lunar phases unit Tides and eclipses Kindly Note: If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at Samson's Shoppe Email PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING ____________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for visiting Samson's Shoppe. I would love for you to become a follower.  Samson's Shoppe followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items! ____________________________________________________________________________________ All rights reserved by Samson's Shoppe. This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

The end of the school year signals the beginning of summer for many students. This is the perfect time of year to teach about the sun and have some “fun in the sun” performing learning activities outdoors! These hands-on activities are perfect for keeping young students engaged and learning those last few days/weeks of school. […]

This week we started our unit on space and we’ve been having SO.MUCH.FUN learning all about the Sun, the Earth, and the moon! Can I just tell you how impressed I am by how much information my kiddos have learned in just a few short day… It just goes to prove that when kids are engaged, learning takes place To begin our unit, I decided to tackle one of the biggest MISCONCEPTIONS I noticed my class was having…. Many of the kids believed that the Sun travels around, the Earth. Can you blame them? I mean every morning on my drive to school I see the Sun rising in the sky. I can totally understand why they think this. They “see” the Sun moving in the sky every day. So logic tells you, it’s the one traveling… Right, not quite! To help my kiddos explore this idea a little further, I decided to have them create their very own models. (Feel free to download your own copy here.) They started off by coloring pictures of the Sun, Earth, and moon. While doing this, we talked about the obvious size differences between each. The kids were shocked to […]

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The end of the school year signals the beginning of summer for many students. This is the perfect time of year to teach about the sun and have some “fun in the sun” performing learning activities outdoors! These hands-on activities are perfect for keeping young students engaged and learning those last few days/weeks of school. […]

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Are you looking for a` hands-on science activity on the Basic Needs of a Plant? This Basic Needs of a Plant activity has 24 different task cards (real life pictures and clipart) and 3 labelling & cut & paste worksheets. Plants need water, sun, air and soil. This activity can be reused year after year, student after student! This is a fun way to introduce plants for primary students or special education. Take a look at the preview PDF for a more in depth description of the activities! ----------------------------------------------------- Find more similar resources here: Science & Social Studies Cultural Holiday & Celebration Lessons Adapted Books Literacy Activities ----------------------------------------------------- Do you want 5 FREE ADAPTED BOOKS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION?! 4 Easy steps to get the free adapted books Go to https://mailing-list.individualizedvisuals.com Enter your name and email address  Check your inbox or junk folder for an email from me! [email protected] Download & Print your FREE PDFs! You will receive the 5 free adapted books across 5 days so be sure to add my email to your contact list or select “Not junk” so you don’t miss any of the FREEBIES! ----------------------------------------------------- I really hope you enjoy this activity :) I would love if you can give me a FOLLOW, all your support is so appreciated <3 I will continue to upload more resources and FREEBIES soon! Thank you so much! I appreciate all your support :) Terms of Use

These 20 SUPER FUN home science experiements will teach your little ones all about science while keeping them busy and having a great time!