Sun Facts
Visit the following website
to find interesting facts about the sun.
Under each heading you will find the answers to the following
questions. You will have to read through
information to find the answers.
Use the student information sheet to record
your responses.
1. What is the
interior of the Sun like?
Describe. Draw a sketch of
the sun that you see.
2. Describe the
surface and atmosphere of the Sun.
3. What is a
sunspot? (hint: look under the
heading Solar Activity)
4. Explain what
the fate of the Sun may be.
5. Describe
what an eclipse of the Sun is and tell me the name of one type of a device used
to observe this.
6. Choose one
cultural myth and explain what the myth is. (be sure to tell what cultural group you
chose)
7. What is the
space weather today? (be sure to
put the date)