Sun: Importance to Life on Earth

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the students are able to:
a) Demonstrate understanding about the Sun as the main source of heat and light
on Earth.
b) Practice precautionary measures in planning activities.
c) Describe the effects of the Sun.

II. Subject Matter: Astronomy

Reference: DepEd Science Curriculum Guide

Materials:

Flashcards
Interactive Games
Power Points

III. Lesson proper:

a) Review Lesson:
Teachers Activity: Good morning, kids! Hello,
it's great to see you!
Let us review what we learned about the Astronomy last time. We identify natural
objects we see in the sky. (The teacher will show flash cards)
b) Motivation:
a. Let us watch a video, Outer Space: "I'm So Hot," The Sun Song by StoryBots
| Netflix Jr
Outer Space: "I'm So Hot," The Sun Song by StoryBots | Netflix Jr - YouTube
b. Science Challenge: Identifying words and matching pictures (cause and
effect)
 c) Presentation:

• Describe Sun - The Sun is a star. There are lots of stars, but the Sun
is the closest one to Earth. It is the center of our solar system. The
Sun is a hot ball of glowing gases. It keeps our planet warm enough
for living things to thrive. It gives us light so we can see. Eight
planets move around the Sun.
o How Sun changes the surroundings as Earth changes
position.
o Role of Sun in water cycle.
o Importance of Sun (as source).
o Harmful effect of too much exposure to the Sun.
• Safety measures in avoiding the harmful effects of overexposure
to the Sun.
• Uses of Sun in Everyday Life

IV. Evaluation:
Directions: Choose the best answer from the given choices. Type in the letter of your
choice in the comment box.
1. On Saturday, you went swimming with your friends in the nearby river. You
noticed that your skin was reddish. What was the harmful effect of the sun's
heat to your skin?
A. Boil B. Cancer C. Sunburn D. Measles
2. What would be the probable effect if your eyes were exposed to the glares
of the sun?
A. Eyes would become cross-eyed. B. Eyes would bulge.
C. Vision would be impaired. D. You will suffer from glaucoma
3. When the intense heat is received on the earth's surface and there is no
rainfall at all, what would be its effect on the environment?
A. The soil would harden, and crack and plant would wither.
B. There would be scarcity of water.
C. There will be abundance of water.
D. Both A and B
4. Norma placed her anthurium plant outside her house before she left for
Manila for two weeks. When she arrived, she noticed that her plant has
withered and yet the soil was wet. What could have caused the withering of
her plant?
A. Animals stepped on it. B. Too much heat from the sun.
C. A stray animal uprooted it. D. Someone has destroyed it.
5. Paul brought his carabao to the grassland to graze. He left his animal under
the sun the whole day. What would likely be the harmful effect of heat on his
animal? His carabao would
A. become sturdy. B. have sunburn. C. get sick. D. become healthy.
6. The following are the good effects of sun to people except one. Which of
this?
A. Dry our clothes. B. Fishermen can preserve their fish.
C. Too much exposure can damage our skin. D. Farmers can dry their crops.
7. Which of the given statements shows the best way to protect ourselves from
the Sun's heat and light?
A. Expose yourself during the hour where there is a peak of sunlight.
B. Wear sleeveless when planting trees under the heat of the sun.
C. Use umbrella when walking under the intense heat of the sun.
D. Play with other children under the heat of the sun.
8. How is sun beneficial to human? It is beneficial when it can ______
A. dry our crops. B. give heat and light.
C. dry our laundry. D. All of the above