Don't Marry the Mole! (Sun as an Energy Source)

Students conduct a series of activities to better understand solar energy and the broader concept of the sun as an energy source. Some of the activities include: observing how heat energy blows up a balloon, launching a solar air balloon, and making a solar oven.

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators , Parents

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: solar energy, rate of change, solar oven, sun, solar, energy

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Worksheet, Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)

Resource Collection: General Collection

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.3.E.6.In.1

Identify that energy from the Sun heats objects.

SC.3.E.6.Su.1

Recognize that many things will get hot when left in the Sun.

SC.3.E.6.Pa.1

Distinguish between hot and cold objects.

SC.3.P.10.In.1

Recognize forms of energy, such as light, heat, electrical, and energy of motion.

SC.3.P.11.In.1

Identify that objects that give off light often give off heat.

SC.3.P.11.Su.1

Recognize objects that give off both heat and light, such as a light bulb.

SC.3.P.11.Pa.1

Recognize sources of light.

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