wunder beta⛱️ Building Shade from the Sun
On a warm, sunny day, discover how trees, umbrellas, and sun hats make cool shade, and simple ways to stay cool and safe in the sunshine.
What you’ll learn
- A Sunny DayUnderstand that the sun makes the day warm and bright, that too much strong sun needs care, and that shade is a cool spot.The sun shines down and makes the day warm and bright, helping plants grow and lighting the sky. Too much strong sun can make skin sore and us too hot, so we take care. Shade is a cool, shadowy spot, like under a tree, where the sun does not shine right on you.
- Making Cool ShadeIdentify ways to make and find shade, and simple habits, shade, a hat, and water, that keep you cool and safe.We can make and find shade in many ways: a beach umbrella, a leafy tree, a tent, or a sun hat all block the sun and make a cooler spot. To stay cool and happy on a sunny day, find shade, wear a hat, and drink plenty of water.
Questions this course answers
What does the sun do on a sunny day?
The sun shines down and makes the day warm and bright.
What is shade?
Shade is a cool, shadowy spot out of the direct sun.
How does a beach umbrella help on a sunny day?
An open beach umbrella blocks the sun and makes a shady spot underneath.
Which of these helps you stay cool and safe in the sun?
Wearing a sun hat and drinking water help you stay cool on a sunny day.
Why do we wear a sun hat?
A sun hat shades your face and neck from the strong sun wherever you go.
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- National Geographic Kids
- Britannica Kids
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