The Sun is a star
Know that the Sun is a star — the closest star to Earth — and that it is at the centre of our solar system, with all eight planets orbiting around it
Typical age: 7–9 years
“Does your child know that the Sun is actually a star — just a very close one — and that the planets go around it?”
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- Why the Sun Looks BrightestREQUIRED
Must know the Sun is a star before understanding why it appears brighter than other stars
- The Vast Scale of SpaceREQUIRED
Must know the Sun is a star in our solar system before scaling up to galaxy and universe
- The Eight PlanetsREQUIRED
Must know the Sun is the centre before naming planets in order from it
- Life Cycle of StarsREQUIRED
Must know the Sun is a star before learning about star life cycles
- How Telescopes Work
Understanding the Sun as a star motivates learning about telescopes for studying other stars
- Earth's Spin & OrbitREQUIRED
Must know the Sun-centred system before understanding Earth's rotation and orbit within it