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− | : [[The Sun]] is a large glowing ball of [[gas]] that is [[heat]]ed by a [[Nuclear Reaction| | + | : [[The Sun]] is a large glowing ball of [[gas]] that is [[heat]]ed by a [[Nuclear Fusion|nuclear fusion]] [[Nuclear Reaction|reaction]] in its core. |
− | : [[The Sun]] [[radiation|radiates]] [[light]] and [[Infra-red|infra-red light]] that | + | : [[The Sun]] is balanced between the inward [[force]] of [[gravity]] which pulls it in to collapse and the outward [[force]] caused by the [[Nuclear Fusion|nuclear fusion]] [[Nuclear Reaction|reaction]]. |
+ | : [[The Sun]] [[radiation|radiates]] [[light]] and [[Infra-red|infra-red light]] that [[Energy Transfer|transfers]] [[energy]] to the [[Earth]]. | ||
: [[The Sun]] is the source of [[energy]] for [[photosynthesis]]. | : [[The Sun]] is the source of [[energy]] for [[photosynthesis]]. | ||
: [[The Sun]] is a medium sized [[star]] compared to others in the [[galaxy]]. | : [[The Sun]] is a medium sized [[star]] compared to others in the [[galaxy]]. |
Revision as of 18:23, 12 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The Sun is a star at the centre of The Solar System.
About The Sun
- You should not look at The Sun or it will damage your eyes.
- All of the planets go around The Sun in an orbit.
- The Sun is much bigger than all of the planets.
- The Sun gives off its own light.
- The Sun is one of billions of Stars in our Galaxy.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The Sun is a star at the centre of The Solar System.
About The Sun
- The Sun is a large glowing ball of gas that is heated by a nuclear reaction in its core.
- The Sun radiates light and infra-red light that supplies energy to the Earth.
- The Sun is the source of energy for photosynthesis.
- The Sun is a medium sized star compared to others in the galaxy.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The Sun is a star at the centre of The Solar System.
About The Sun
- The Sun is a large glowing ball of gas that is heated by a nuclear fusion reaction in its core.
- The Sun is balanced between the inward force of gravity which pulls it in to collapse and the outward force caused by the nuclear fusion reaction.
- The Sun radiates light and infra-red light that transfers energy to the Earth.
- The Sun is the source of energy for photosynthesis.
- The Sun is a medium sized star compared to others in the galaxy.