The Sun rises and sets each day. Sunlight is necessary for life. Plants need sunlight to make food. Animals depend on plants and other animals for food. Could you imagine a time without the Sun?
Write a fictional story about what would happen if sunlight could not reach Earth. Before you begin writing, research the Sun and how important it is for life on Earth. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What is the Sun?
How does the Sun affect plants and animals on Earth?
How does the Sun affect weather on Earth?
Could life on Earth survive without the Sun?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research the Sun at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your story.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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