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Key Stage 2
Meaning
The Sun is a star at the centre of The Solar System.
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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.
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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 main sequence star at the centre of The Solar System.
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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.