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Week 05 · Sun Warms Things

Launch Lab

Launch Lab: Warm spot hunt
// Feel the sunshine
⏱ about 15 min

Launch Lab: Warm spot hunt

Rocket, Raven and Nova go on a hunt.

They feel sunny spots and shady spots.

Which spots feel warmer?

  1. The Sun is a star.
  2. Sunlight warms land and water.
  3. Dark things get warmer in sunlight.
  4. Never look right at the Sun.
◇ WARM SPOT HUNT
Go outside or to a sunny window.
Find a spot in sunlight.
Find a spot in shade.
Gently feel each one with your hand.
Safety first
A grown-up checks each spot first.
Never look right at the Sun.
For a grown-up
Ask: what did you notice?
Ask: what would you change next time?
Talk about which spot was warmer.
WEEK CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Which spot feels warmer?
HUNT CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Which spot feels cooler?
Which paper gets warmer in sun?
Do we look right at the Sun?
Draw your warm spot and your cool spot.

Super warm spot hunting!

Next week we build shade.

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