The Sun gives us light and heat during the day. At night we can see the Moon and stars. Year 1 scientists find out why we have day and night and learn to stay safe in the sunshine.
Apa yang akan dipelajari anak anda
- Know that the Sun is a star that gives us light and heat
- Know that the Earth spinning gives us day and night
- Know that the Moon reflects light from the Sun
- Know never to look straight at the Sun
Why do we have day and night?
The Earth spins round once every day. When our side faces the Sun it is daytime; when it turns away it is night. The Sun seems to rise in the morning and set in the evening, but really it is the Earth that is turning.
The Moon doesn’t make its own light. It shines because sunlight bounces off it.
Contoh soalan
Berikut ialah beberapa soalan seperti dalam misi pertama. Bolehkah anda menjawabnya?
1. True or false? The Sun is very, very hot.
Tunjuk jawapan
Jawapan: Betul. The Sun is a giant ball of hot, glowing gas.
2. When do owls and bats usually come out?
🦉- At lunchtime
- In the morning
- Never
- At night
Tunjuk jawapan
Jawapan: At night. Owls and bats are active at night.
3. The Sun is a…
- moon
- star
- planet
- cloud
Tunjuk jawapan
Jawapan: star. The Sun is a star — the closest one to Earth.
Tip untuk orang dewasa
- Use a torch as the Sun and a ball as the Earth: spin the ball slowly to show day and night.
- Look at the Moon each evening for a week and draw its shape.
- Talk about sun safety: hats, sun cream and never looking at the Sun.