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Sunrise/Sunset

Observe-Wonder-Learn Activity

Dear Parent,

At school, we are studying Earth’s patterns and cycles. Your child’s homework

assignment is to go outside with an adult helper and observe a sunset or a sunrise. As you

look at the sky with your child, help him or her record “Observations” and “Wonderings”

(questions) on the attached chart. Also, have your child either take a photograph or draw a

picture of the sunrise or sunset. Below is a list of items to bring outside with you and some

tips on making the most of this experience. The purpose of this assignment is to give your

child the opportunity to observe this daily phenomenon firsthand and wonder about it. In

class, we will be building on this experience by reading about it and modeling the Earth and

Sun relationship.

This assignment is due by __________________________ .

Items to bring:

O-W-L Chart

Flashlight

Clipboard or notebook

Camera or art supplies

Pen or Pencil

Sunrise/sunset viewing tips:

1. Do not look directly at the sun. Sunlight can cause eye damage.

2. Find a place, without a lot of trees or buildings, where there is a clear view of the eastern

sky (sunrise) or western sky (sunset). Be sure to bring a flashlight with you so you can find

your way before sunrise or after sunset.

3. Watch the colors of the sky change. Discuss what colors you see, how the temperature of

the air feels, and how your shadows look. Share your ideas and wonderings about what is

happening.

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