1. 1 st Grade Science

2.  After being shown features of the day and night time sky, the students will be able to draw detailed pictures of the day and night time sky.  After learning facts about the Sun, the students will be able to tell 3 facts about the sun.  Standards 1-3.1 and 1-3.2

3.  Clouds  Sun  Blue Sky

4.  Moon  Stars  Black sky

5.  The sun is a star.  Why do you think the Sun is classified as a star?

6.  The sun provides heat so plants can grow.  What else does the sun provide?

7.  Click here!  http://stargazers.gsfc.nasa.gov/pdf/produ cts/books/Sun_bookl et_English.htm http://stargazers.gsfc.nasa.gov/pdf/produ cts/books/Sun_bookl et_English.htm

8.  On the paper provided, I want you to fill in the blanks telling me three different facts about the sun.  You will do a fun craft when you complete this paper!