Build to reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area
I can build a structure that can reduce the warming effect of sunlight.
8,000 schools use Gynzy
92,000 teachers use Gynzy
1,600,000 students use Gynzy
General
In this lesson, students will learn about how sunlight and shade are related. They will also learn how to identify items that would provide shade. They will do an experiment that involves working in groups to build a structure that can reduce the warming effect of sunlight.
Standards
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
K-PS3-2
Learning objective
Students will be able to build a structure that can reduce the warming effect of sunlight.
Introduction
Students will discuss somethings they would do to cool off at the beach on a hot summer day.
Instruction
The lesson will go over the sun and that it gives light and heat for living things. Students will also be introduced to shade, something humans can use to reduce the heat from the sun. Students will look at a campground scene and use a magnifying glass to find all the places where there might be shade. They will then look at four pairs of images and pick the one that would better help someone stay cool for each pair.
Students will then design their own structures to reduce the warming effect of sunlight. Students will work in groups to brainstorm, sketch, and build their designs. (Materials are listed below.) After building, students will reflect on their groups' designs with the class.
Quiz
Students will review what they learned about the sun, shade, and how to reduce the warming effect of sunlight. They will select objects that would provide more shade and answer questions about the sun and shade.
Closing
Students will recall the concept of shade and the kinds of structures that are best at reducing the warming effect on sunlight. They will then look at six items and determine whether each would be able to provide shade from the sunlight.
Instruction materials
For the experiment, students will need:
- paper
- pencils
- various building materials
- tape
- scissors
- glue
- flashlight
- object/toy to test structure
The online teaching platform for interactive whiteboards and displays in schools
Save time building lessons
Manage the classroom more efficiently
Increase student engagement
Discover more!
About Gynzy
Gynzy is an online teaching platform for interactive whiteboards and displays in schools.
With a focus on elementary education, Gynzy’s Whiteboard, digital tools, and activities make it easy for teachers to save time building lessons, increase student engagement, and make classroom management more efficient.