This activity introduces children to the Sun, how it fits in the universe and relates to life on Earth. The activity can be used to combine facts with imaginative story telling. Pop-up books are easy to make but very effective. They can be prepared in advance by the teacher or made by the children. Children can create their own artwork or cut out and paste images of space. It is suitable for ages 7-10 years old. This activity can be applied to many different science and other topics.
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