Year 7 Science · Unit 4 · Lesson 15 · Extension
Foundation Worksheet
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.
| Term | Your answer | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | A. The bright surface of the Sun that we see from Earth | |
| Core | B. Joining hydrogen into helium to release energy | |
| Photosphere | C. Gas so hot that it glows brightly | |
| Corona | D. The hot centre of the Sun where energy is made | |
| Sunspot | E. The faint outer glow seen during a total solar eclipse | |
| Nuclear fusion | F. 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:
The Sun is a solid ball of rock, just like Earth.
Correct it:
The Sun makes its energy by joining hydrogen into helium deep in its core.
Correct it:
It is safe to look straight at the Sun through a telescope.
Correct it:
1. Name the three main layers of the Sun and write one sentence about each one.
2. Write down the most important safety rule about the Sun, and explain why it matters.
Wrap Up
In one sentence, what was the main idea of this lesson?