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The Sun Rises and Sets

The Sun in the Sky

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the sun appears to move across the sky during the day

2

Observe and describe the sun's position at different times

3

Develop curiosity about God's creation of the sun

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:19

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

— Psalm 104:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's design of the sun's daily movement

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sun tracking worksheet
  • Chalk
  • Clock
  • Outdoor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse science adventure! Let's remember what we learned about the sky yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Where did you see the sun yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today, we'll explore how the sun moves across the sky from morning to evening.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The sun rises in the east in the morning
  • The sun moves across the sky during the day
  • The sun sets in the west in the evening
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you point to where the sun comes up?
  • Where does the sun go at the end of the day?
3Activity: Sun Movement Tracking (10 min)
observation

Use the BibleMouse sun tracking worksheet to draw the sun's position at different times of day

📝 Instructions:
  1. Go outside with your worksheet
  2. Mark where you see the sun in the morning
  3. Check again at noon
  4. Look once more in the late afternoon
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw a simple sun path with parent help

Challenge: Create a detailed sun movement journal

4Closing (3 min)

Review our sun observations and thank God for creating such a wonderful world

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about the sun today?
  • How does the sun move in the sky?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll look closely at morning sunlight and shadows

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are learning about apparent solar motion, not actual planetary rotation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, concrete language
  • Encourage observation and curiosity
  • Make connections to God's creative design
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused about the sun's movement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child pointing out sun's position and showing interest

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a sun-themed art project using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about God's creation

Ready for Tomorrow?

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