Through demonstrations, dance, art activities, and interactive games students will identify, act out, and be able to predict the motions of the planets around our sun. The cardinal directions as displayed on the Sun Tower will be introduced, and transfer of conceptual knowledge of the four directions will be practiced. Vocabulary for each lesson is included as a guide for each teacher to use within the context of each lesson and in situational transfer throughout the semester. Purpose To show how sunlight is a necessary ingredient for the growth and life of plants on Earth Materials Healthy green plant Plastic garbage bag Twist ties Background Green plants on Earth need light from the sun to make their food.
Light is a life-giving source.
Cut a small square from a black plastic bag for each child or group of children. Carefully wrap one section of each plant to be used with the plastic square leaving room between the plastic and the leaves. Gently tie the plastic around the bottom of the covered stalks. Place the plant in a sunny place and remove the plastic sheet after three days have passed. Let students draw conclusions as to the need for sunlight in healthy plant growth.