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The Sun's Daily Journey

The Sun in Our Sky

Day 92of 180
Week 19of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Observe the sun's position in the sky throughout the day

2

Understand that the sun appears to move across the sky

3

Learn about God's amazing creation of light

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:14-16

“God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years'.”

— Genesis 1:14-16 (WEB)

God created the sun as a light source and to help us track time

📦 Materials Needed

  • Chart paper
  • Crayons
  • Clipboard
  • Pencil
  • Outdoor space with clear sky view
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and discuss how God created light and the sun. Explain today's adventure of tracking the sun's journey.

💭 Review Question: Who made the sun?
2Teaching (8 min)

The sun looks like it moves across the sky during the day. We'll watch and draw where we see it at different times.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The sun doesn't really move - Earth turns
  • Sun rises in the east, sets in the west
  • God designed this amazing pattern
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color is the sun?
  • Where do you first see the sun in the morning?
  • How does the sun help us?
3Activity: Sun Position Tracking (10 min)
observation

Students will draw the sun's position on chart paper at different times of day

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large sky outline on chart paper
  2. Mark morning sun position
  3. Return at midday to mark new position
  4. Check again in afternoon to mark final position
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use stickers to mark sun locations

Challenge: Estimate and record exact times of sun positions

4Closing (2 min)

Discuss observations and thank God for creating such a wonderful world

📝 Review Questions:
  • Did the sun stay in one spot?
  • What colors did you see?
  • How does the sun help plants grow?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for creating the sun to give us light and warmth. Help us appreciate Your wonderful creation.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about sunrise and sunset!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 104:19

“He appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows its going down.”

— Psalm 104:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sun and Moon Dance - children move to represent sun's daily journey

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning basic astronomical concepts through observation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise sun observation
  • Discuss sun safety
  • Encourage curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding that Earth moves, not the sun

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about tracking sun's position

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a sun diary for a week
  • Learn about solar energy
  • Draw pictures of the sun at different times

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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