The Sun

What useful thing does the sun give to earth?

• air

• water

• warmth

• animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Azul is playing outside on a hot, sunny day. How can the sun be harmful to her?

• The sun gives light.

• The sun causes sunburns.

• The provides warmth.

• The sun helps plants grow.

What is one good thing that the sun makes happen?

• Plants grow.

• Night is dark.

• Volcanoes erupt.

• The moon is round.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Leonardo is playing outside. Which of these would be harmful for Leonardo to do?

• Look directly at the sun

• Use the light from the sun to see

• Sit in the shade on a sunny day

How is the sun helpful to people?

• It makes people too hot.

• It can burn people's skins.

• It makes people thirsty.

• It gives light for people to see.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do we wear sunblock to the beach?

• The water is too cold.

• The sand is too warm.

• The wind blows too hard.

• The sun can cause sunburn.

How does the sun help our tomatoes and cucumbers to grow?

• It gives light.

• It makes cold air.

• It waters the soil.

• It makes it dark.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Some people wear large hats on very sunny days. How does a large hat protect a person from something harmful caused by the sun?

• It keeps them dry from rain.

• It keeps the sunlight out of their face.

• They will stay warmer.

• The wind will blow the hat away.

Miss Martins first-grade class is playing outside at recess. How does the sun help the students?

• It provides warmth.

• It can burn their skin.

• It makes it rain.

• It can hurt their eyes.

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NGSS.K-PS3-1

Not many things can live in caves. What thing, given by the sun, is missing in a cave?

• Rocks

• Light

• Soil

• Water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1