The sun causes changes to things on Earth. Think of an object you have observed before and after it was left out in the sun. Describe how it changed.

Examples:

1. Apple- in the sun an apple turns brown and can shrivel up

2. Water- in the sun water increases water temperature

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Light from the sun causes changes to things on Earth. What is an example of an object you have observed that changed when left out in the sun?

When light hits a material, different things can happen. Something left in the sun can become warm or even change color. How do you think light from the sun causes materials to change?

Reflection: How can you identify when energy is taken in by light?

CFS:

• Accurately identifies how light energy impacts other objects

• Accurately describes the relationship between light energy and changes in other objects

What does the darkest color represent on the table above (rate of Skin Cancer)?

What does the lightest color represent on the table above (rate of Skin Cancer)?

Which continent has the highest Skin Cancer rate?

Identify the correct definition of energy.

What evidence can you find to identify which system above has taken in energy?

CFS:

• Accurately identifies how light energy impacts other objects

• Accurately describes the relationship between light energy and changes in other objects