Begin the lesson by introducing the sun as a star and the closest one to Earth. Discuss its importance in our daily lives.

Use a visual aid showing the sun as the largest and brightest object in the daytime sky to capture students' interest.

Explain that the sun is a large ball of hot glowing gas and describe how it provides light and warmth to Earth.

Discuss the sun's role in making Earth a habitable planet by providing necessary heat and light.

Engage students in a discussion about what life would be like without the sun's light and heat.

Encourage students to share their observations of the sun and its effects on their daily activities.

Conduct an experiment to observe the heat from the sun by melting ice cubes in sunlight and shade.

Have students record their observations and discuss the results as a class.

Assign students to draw a picture of the sun and list three things it provides to Earth.

Encourage students to observe the sun's position in the sky at different times of the day and note any changes.

Use the 'What’s in the Sky?' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of celestial objects and their ability to differentiate between day and night sky elements.

Review the key points about the sun's characteristics and its importance to Earth.

Encourage students to reflect on how their understanding of the sun has changed and what new questions they have.

Use the 'Review – The Earth and the Sun' assessment to reinforce students' understanding of the relationship between Earth and the sun.

Encourage students to explore further by designing a sun shelter for a pet, applying their understanding of sun protection.