The Sun
Grade 12•45 minutes•Earth’s Place in the Universe
Develop and use models to illustrate the lifespan of the Sun, including energy released during nuclear fusion that eventually reaches Earth through radiation.
Apply mathematics and computational thinking to Kepler’s laws, Newton’s laws of motion, and Newton’s law of universal gravitation to predict the orbital motion of natural and man-made objects in the solar system.
Construct explanations for the scale and structure of the universe based on astronomical evidence.
Learning Objective
I can model the Sun's lifecycle, explaining how nuclear fusion releases energy that reaches Earth as radiation.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
View questions preview
1. Describe the process of the Sun's formation from a solar nebula.
2. List the six layers or regions of the Sun, as presented in the video.
3. What are the primary elements that make up the Sun, and in what approximate percentages?
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Sun 101 | National Geographic
National Geographic