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.

Resource ID#: 9949 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Direct Link: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/education/k-12/curricula/sm1/index.htm

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 1, 2

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: sun, solar, energy, food chain

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Worksheet, Educational Game

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: General Collection

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.1.E.5.In.4

Recognize positive and harmful effects of sunlight.

SC.1.E.5.Su.4

Recognize a positive effect and a negative effect of sunlight.

SC.1.E.5.Pa.4

Recognize effects of sunlight, such as warming and giving light.

SC.2.E.7.In.2

Identify that the Sun heats the outside air and water.

SC.2.E.7.Su.2

Recognize that items outside are heated by the Sun.

SC.2.E.7.In.4

Identify effects of wind.

SC.2.E.7.Su.4

Recognize effects of wind.

SC.2.E.7.Pa.3

Indicate awareness of air moving.

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