Summary
A Ready Jet Go! clip on PBS LearningMedia. Mindy asks why the sun is so hot, and Jet explains that the sun is really a bright, close star whose light and heat make life on Earth possible. A clear look at the sun as a star.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
The sun looks special, but it is really a star — and its energy keeps Earth alive.
- What is the sun, really?
- What two things does the sun give to Earth?
- Why does the sun look bigger than other stars?
- What would Earth be like with no sunlight?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: sun, star, heat, light, energy.
Try it: Stand in a sunny spot, then a shady spot. Tell which felt warmer and why.