How the Sun Makes Our Day, an Earth and space science unit for grades K-1, engages students in investigations and observations about the sun as a source of light and energy, the nature of shadows, man-made sources of energy, and the need for humans to conserve natural resources. How the Sun Makes Our Day was developed by the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary to offer advanced curriculum supported by years of research. The Center's materials have received national recognition from the United States Department of Education and the National Association for Gifted Children, and they are widely used both nationally and internationally. Each of the books in this series offers curriculum that focuses on advanced content and higher level processes. The science units contain simulations of real-world problems, and students experience the work of real science by using data-handling skills, analyzing information, and evaluating results. The mathematics units provide sophisticated ideas and concepts, challenging extensions, higher order thinking skills, and opportunities for student exploration based on interest. These materials are a must for any teacher seeking to challenge and engage learners and increase achievement. Grades K-1
" ... Concise explanations and descriptions - easily read and readily understood - of what we know of the chain of events and processes that connect the Sun to the Earth, with special emphasis on space weather and Sun-Climate.
For instance, Mars found someone's rover. Earth wants the Sun to do more stuff for it. And Jupiter just wants the Sun's autograph. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!
The Sun, the star in the center of our solar system, is 93 million miles away from our Earth. Learn about the temperature, atmosphere, and composition of the Sun, as well a
What makes the sun rise and set? Our planet is spinning in a universe of sun, moon, and stars. See how a day unfolds in one family's backyard in this story of Earth and sun.
This book will allow students to make observations at different times of the year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Learning doesn't stop at the end of the story. Also included is a series of engaging questions to help recap the story along with definitions and sight words, all of which makes this childrens book an all-around treasure.
A Junior Library Guild Selection “A fun romp of a teen romance via an exciting hockey season, this book has all the right ingredients—a spunky, multifaceted main character, a love interest who turns out to be a decent individual, and ...
The Day the Sun Went Out is a beautifully illustrated children's science storybook. The story begins with Alexander and his parents hiking in the mountains one Saturday morning.
The full story of how our relationship with light shapes our health, productivity and mood.
Children ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook that features Kristoff and Sven from Disney's Frozen!