| Number: SC.1.E.5.Su.4 | Category: Supported |
| Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 | Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time : Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System. |
| Name | Description |
| SC.1.E.5.4: | Identify the beneficial and harmful properties of the Sun. |
| Name | Description |
| 5020020: | Science Grade One |
| 7720020: | Access Science Grade 1 |
| Name | Description |
| Properties of the Sun: | These two lesson plans provide projects that allow students to 1) design, create, and test shade structures using given materials (connecting to the engineering design process) and 2) explore harmful and beneficial properties of the Sun through observing the effects of exposure or non-exposure of certain materials to sunlight and heat. |
| Sun and Me: | This series of activities was developed by the Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida. The purpose of this unit is to create an awareness of the power of solar energy, the importance of it in our lives, and its impact on the future of energy development. |
