Begin by asking students to look up at the night sky and describe what they see. Introduce the concept of stars as big balls of hot gas that are far away.

Discuss the Sun as the closest star to Earth and its importance for life, setting the stage for further exploration.

Explain the characteristics of stars, including their size, color, and brightness. Emphasize the Sun's role as a star.

Use the video 'Heat and Light from the Sun' to illustrate how the Sun provides essential light and warmth, supporting life on Earth.

Engage students with the video 'Movements of the Earth – Quiz Edition' to explore Earth's movements and their effects.

Facilitate a discussion on how stars and the Sun are observed differently during day and night.

Conduct an activity where students classify objects or images as 'day' or 'night' based on the presence of the Sun or stars.

Use the 'Modeling Day and Night' assessment to help students understand Earth's rotation and the concept of day and night.

Assign students to draw and label a diagram showing the Sun and stars, highlighting their understanding of size and distance.

Encourage students to complete the 'Observing the Sky' assessment to reinforce their understanding of celestial patterns.

Conduct a quick quiz to assess students' understanding of the Sun as a star and its importance to Earth.

Have students share their drawings and observations about stars and the Sun, discussing any new insights.

Reflect on the learning objectives and how they were met through the lesson activities.

Use the 'The Sun, Earth and Moon' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of celestial bodies.

Encourage students to explore further by observing the sky at different times and recording their findings.