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What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	Energy from the sun
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Lesson Introduction: The Power of the Sun

Grade Level: 5
Subject: Science
Topic: Energy from the Sun

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Spark Your Curiosity with a Sun Challenge!

Welcome, young scientists! Today, we're going to explore an incredible source of energy that affects our lives every day: the Sun!

Hook: The Magical Sun Jar

Imagine this: What if you could capture sunlight and use it like magic? For our lesson today, we are going to become Sun Collectors! To kick things off, I have a special challenge for you:

Challenge: Using common classroom materials (paper, scissors, and a clear plastic jar), you will create your very own "Sun Jar" in just 10 minutes. This jar will symbolize how we can capture and utilize the energy from the sun!

Instructions:

1. Gather Your Materials:

   • Paper
   • Scissors
   • Clear plastic jar (any size)

2. Create a Sun Symbol:

   • Cut out sun shapes from the paper. You can be creative—add rays, faces, or even a smile!

3. Imagine and Share:

   • Once you're done, think about how your "Sun Jar" could collect energy.
   • Share with your partner your ideas on how energy from the Sun is important in our daily lives.

Transition to Learning:

As you work on your jars, consider these questions:

• What is solar energy?
• How does the Sun provide energy for plants, animals, and even us?
• Can we harness this energy for our own uses?

In a few minutes, we’ll dive deeper into how the Sun powers everything around us, and how you can be part of the energy solution!

Conclusion:

Get ready, because by the end of our lesson, you'll not only understand how energy from the Sun works, but you'll also be inspired to think about the future of energy and how you can help create a brighter, more sustainable world!

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Let’s become eager explorers of solar energy! 🌞