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WeatherSTEM
Lesson
12 of 13
1: Title
2: Objectives & Standards
3: Essential Questions
4: Sensor Sponsor
5: Energy From the Sun
6: What kind of energy does the Sun provide?
7: Fun Facts about Solar Energy
8: How does light from the Sun behave on Earth?
9: Solar Radiation - Sunlight
10: Cloud Cover
11: Using the Sun’s Energy
12: Key Points - Sunlight
13: Exploratory Walk - Optional Extension
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Key Points - Sunlight
Energy from the Sun enters Earth’s atmosphere as light and heat.
This energy travels to Earth and is either absorbed by land, water and air, or reflected back to space.
Plant’s can use the Sun’s energy to make their own food.