S2.9.1 For the adult
Sun, Earth and Moon
What are the Sun, the Earth and the Moon?
What this chapter teaches
The Sun is a star, a huge ball of hot, glowing gas that makes its own light. The Earth and the Moon are balls of rock, and the Moon only reflects sunlight.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- How is the Sun different from the Moon?
- How could you show the sizes of the Sun, Earth and Moon with round things?
- Why does the Moon shine if it makes no light?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Explain the Sun is a star, and Earth and Moon are balls
- Model the sizes of the Sun, Earth and Moon with round objects
What they copy into their notebook
The Sun is a star, a huge ball of hot glowing gas. It makes its own light. The Earth and the Moon are balls of rock. The Sun is 109 Earths wide. The Earth is 4 Moons wide.