The Sun

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Open Ended

What is the star closest to us?

THE SUN!

*When did our sun form?

*What are the layers of the sun?

*What is the composition of the sun?

*What happens in the center of the sun?

What are sunspots?

*How will our sun end it's life?

*What would happen if there was no sun?

Let's watch the video and find out . . .

Multiple Choice

When did the sun form?

• 4.6 billion years ago

• 2.6 billion years ago

• 46 years ago

• 5 million years ago

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the sun?

• convective zone

• corona

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• photosphere

Multiple Select

What are some of the elements found in the sun? (choose ALL correct answers)

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• helium

Fill in the Blanks

Hydrogen atoms fuse together to make helium in a process called ______ _____ which releases lots of energy/radiation, electricity, and solar wind.

Fill in the Blanks

are dark spots on the surface of the sun, where there are strong pockets of magnetism.

Multiple Choice

How will our sun end its life?

• explode

• black dwarf

• white dwarf

• cosmic dust

Open Ended

What would happen if there was NO sun? Give 2 facts.

WOW!

So, if the sun stopped shinning, how long would it take for us to know?

Poll

How did you like this presentation format?

• LOVED IT!

• It was okay.

• Eh, I didn't really like it.