Sun

The Sun

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Looking Around 2 — About Me / Clothes We Wear. Sunrise routines and seasonal clothing in Looking Around 2 depend on the Sun's light and heat.

What you'll learn

The Sun gives us light and heat.
Day and night — Sun appears to move across sky.
Never look directly at the Sun.

Key concepts

Verbal: The Sun gives light and heat. It appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

Symbolic: Earth rotates → day (Sun side) / night (away from Sun). Never stare at the Sun.

Level 1 — Sun's gifts

Light to see, heat to warm Earth, helps plants grow.

Level 1 — Day and night

Earth spins — Sun side = day, other side = night.

Level 1 — Morning to evening

Sun rises in east, sets in west (appears to — Earth rotates).

Level 2 — Seasons (intro)

Summer sun feels stronger; winter sun lower and milder.

Level 2 — India

Surya namaskar at sunrise; drying papads and pickles in sun.

Worked example

Why do we wear lighter clothes in hot sunny weather?

Step 1 — Sun gives strong **heat** in summer.
Step 2 — Body needs to stay cool.
Step 3 — Light cotton clothes help.
Answer: Sun's heat — lighter clothes keep us cooler.

Common mistakes

Mistake	Why	Fix
Sun moves around Earth	Appearance	Earth rotates (Class 2 simplified)
Safe to stare at Sun	Dangerous	Never look directly
Sun shines at night	Day/night cycle	Your side turned away from Sun

Quick check

What two things does the Sun give us?
East or west — where does sun rise?
Why hang clothes outside on sunny day?

Stretch: Why do farmers dry grain in the sun before storing? Name two Sun gifts besides drying.

Revision tip: Notice sunrise direction once this week — link morning light to which side of your home is east.

Open the Practice tab for graded questions on The Sun.

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