Exploring the Solar System: The Sun and Beyond
Natural Sciences and Technology
Grade 6
Term 4: Planet Earth and Beyond
The Solar System
(ppt 1)
Topic 1
The Solar System
The Sun
Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
The Sun
Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
Introduction
•
The
Sun
is at the
centre of the Solar
System.
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The
solar system
is made up of
celestial
bodies
called
stars, planets, asteroids and
meteorites.
•
Celestial
bodies have
mass
and are made
up of
rock, gas or both
.
•
Earth
is a planet in the Solar System.
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The Sun
is:
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the
centre
of
our Solar System
.
•
a
medium-sized star
.
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medium-hot and yellow.
•
a
ball of gas
held
together by
gravity.
•
made up of
six
layers
.
•
420 times larger than Earth
.
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Anatomy of the Sun
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The Surface
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Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
Delve into the fascinating world of our Solar System, focusing on the central star, the Sun. Learn about the different celestial bodies and their composition, with a special emphasis on Earth as a planet. Discover the Sun's characteristics, including its size, temperature, and structure. Explore the anatomy of the Sun, from its surface features like sunspots to phenomena like solar flares. Gain a deeper understanding of the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood in this engaging Grade 6 Natural Sciences and Technology presentation.
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Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6 Term 4: Planet Earth and Beyond The Solar System (ppt 1)
Topic 1 The Solar System The Sun Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
The Sun Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
Introduction The Sun is at the centre of the Solar System. The solar system is made up of celestial bodies called stars, planets, asteroids and meteorites. Celestial bodies have mass and are made up of rock, gas or both. Earth is a planet in the Solar System. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
The Sun is: the centre of our Solar System. a medium-sized star. medium-hot and yellow. a ball of gas held together by gravity. made up of six layers. 420 times larger than Earth. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
Anatomy of the Sun Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
The Surface Sun Spots Sunspots are darker, cooler areas on the surface of the Sun. Sunspots have temperatures of 3,800 K [Kelvin]. Solar Flares It is a sudden flash of the Sun s increased brightness, which is usually observed near its surface. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6
