Energy in Our Lives · Physical Science

The Sun's Heat and Light

Understanding how the sun provides energy and affects the temperature of the Earth.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does the sidewalk feel hotter than the grass on a sunny day?
  2. 2How can we use the sun to warm something up without using electricity?
  3. 3What would the Earth be like if the sun stopped shining?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Matter and Energy - Grade 1
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy in Our Lives
Period: Physical Science

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