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Here comes the sun.(SCIENCE)

What Is The Sun?

The sun is a star. Eight planets move around the sun. Earth is a planet. We live on Earth.

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THINK ABOUT IT! One planet that is close to Earth is called the Red Planet.

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The Sun Is Helpful

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The sun gives us light during the day.

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The sun gives us heat.

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The sun helps plants and trees grow.

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Ask: In what ways is the sun helpful?

How might it be harmful?

Background Information

* The sun is a star. It is one of billions of stars in the universe.

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