The Sun in Our Sky
Observe how shadows change throughout the day
Learn that the sun's position affects shadow length and direction
Understand God's creative design in natural patterns
“He appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows its going down.”
— Psalm 104:19 (WEB)Shows God's intentional design of the sun's movements
Gather students and discuss how God created the sun to help us mark time and seasons. Ask children to look outside and describe what they see about the sun.
Explain that shadows change throughout the day as the sun moves across the sky. Demonstrate how a stick's shadow will look different in the morning versus noon versus afternoon.
Students will create a shadow clock by marking shadow positions throughout the day
Simpler: Mark shadows only 2-3 times during day
Challenge: Create a detailed shadow movement chart
Discuss how tracking shadows helps us understand time and God's amazing design
Dear God, thank You for creating the sun and helping us understand how it moves across the sky.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how the Earth moves around the sun!
“God made the two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night.”
— Genesis 1:16 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Sun and Moon Motion Game
Children are learning about natural astronomical patterns and God's design
Some children might have difficulty understanding abstract concepts of sun movement
Child's ability to observe and describe shadow changes