Sunlight warms things up
Science · Energy · conceptual
Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface, noticing that sunlight warms the ground, water, and objects
What mastery looks like
- Observe that surfaces in sunlight feel warmer than those in shade
- Describe that sunlight provides warmth (heat energy) to Earth's surface
- Compare temperatures of surfaces in sun vs shade using touch or a thermometer
Check your understanding
Can Sunlight warms things up feel the difference between a sunny pavement and a shady one, and explain that sunlight warms up surfaces it shines on?
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