Year 7 Science · Unit 4 · Lesson 15 · Extension

Extension: The Sun, Our Star Up Close

Foundation Worksheet

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Learning Goals

Match each term to its meaning

Draw a line connecting each term on the left to its correct meaning on the right. Or write the matching letter next to each term.

TermYour answerMeaning
PlasmaA. The bright surface of the Sun that we see from Earth
CoreB. Joining hydrogen into helium to release energy
PhotosphereC. Gas so hot that it glows brightly
CoronaD. The hot centre of the Sun where energy is made
SunspotE. The faint outer glow seen during a total solar eclipse
Nuclear fusionF. A dark patch on the Sun that is slightly cooler than the gas around it

True or False? Fix the false ones

Circle T or F for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line below.

The Sun is a star, and it is the largest object in our Solar System.

Correct it:

T
F

The Sun is a solid ball of rock, just like Earth.

Correct it:

T
F

The Sun makes its energy by joining hydrogen into helium deep in its core.

Correct it:

T
F

It is safe to look straight at the Sun through a telescope.

Correct it:

T
F

1. Name the three main layers of the Sun and write one sentence about each one.

Recall 3 marks

2. Write down the most important safety rule about the Sun, and explain why it matters.

Recall 2 marks

Wrap Up

In one sentence, what was the main idea of this lesson?