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The Sun’s Energy

Inspire wonder as students learn how the sun’s energy powers life on Earth and how solar energy can be used practically.

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About this lesson

Inspire wonder as students learn how the sun’s energy powers life on Earth and how solar energy can be used practically. In this creative lesson, learners explore how sunlight travels and its vital role for survival on Earth, then create beautiful mixed-media art pieces featuring radiant sun rays. Using colored tape as a unique art material, students experiment with layering, shape, and vibrant colors to produce distinctive, eye-catching works that celebrate science and creativity together. This hands-on process engages students while enhancing their understanding of solar energy and artistic expression.

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Introduce the challenge

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Explore possibilities

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Create

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Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Art
Theme
Energy
Formats
Digital Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

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Student workReal student work from The Sun’s Energy
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What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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