Students discover that sunlight warms the Earth — the ground, the air, and even us — and that shade, where the Sun is blocked, feels cooler.
Students will be able to…
On a sunny day, why does the sidewalk feel warm but under a tree feels cool? What does the Sun do to things?
Project this and slide from the sunny spot to the shady spot. Watch the thermometer — the Sun makes things warm, and shade keeps them cool!
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Is the sunny playground warm or cool? What about under a tree?
Students investigate.
Teacher explains.
Apply.
Three quick checks.
Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core literacy. State-standard crosswalks available on request.
Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that reduces the warming effect of sunlight.
Use observations to describe patterns of weather.
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students design a little shade to keep a spot cool, then feel the difference. A printable shade-design sheet is in the Science library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.