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Dive into the fascinating world of our nearest star, the Sun. This activity introduces essential vocabulary such as nuclear fusion and nuclear reactions, explaining how these processes power the Sun. Students will explore unique features of the Sun through brainstorming sessions and collaborative discussions. Engage with reading materials (G-32 to G-35), capturing main ideas while following along. Conclude with a multimedia experience, including a Discovery Channel video that enhances understanding of our Sun’s vital role in the solar system.
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The Nearest Star: The Sun Activity 92
Person closet to Mr. N.’s desk read G-32 to table partners. • Copy the vocab: nuclear fusion- A reaction in which the nuclei of two smaller atoms combine to form a larger nucleus. nuclear reaction- A process in which the nuclei of atoms either split or combine, releasing large amounts of energy. • Copy this challenge question: “List three unique features about the sun.” • Brainstorm/write in your journal a list of ideas connected to the following two words: SUN STAR • Share your ideas with your table partners. • Volunteers share ideas out loud. • Follow along as classmates read G-33 to G-35 out loud. • Write down the main idea(s) from the reading when a pencil is displayed in the margin.
Finish: vocab Challenge Question Analysis 1, 2, 3, & 5 The Sun Video- Discovery Channel