Introduction

Module Objectives

1. You will be able to distinguish local and standard time.
2. You will be able to identify position of sky objects through altitude and azimuth.
3. You will be able to use shadows to determine Sun position.
4. You will be able to describe the variations in the Sun's apparent path across the sky.

Module Structure

• Readings
  • Textbook Section
    • 4.2 The Seasons
  • Online Resources
    • What Do AM and PM Stand For?
    • Solar Analemma
    • Helios
• Reading Check
  • Check Your Sun Reading
• Activities
  • Build Sun Pages in Your Star Group
  • Discuss Sun Changes with the Class
  • Discuss Solar Analemma with Your Greek Letter Group
  • Make Observations of the Sky for the Sun Module
• Learning Check
  • Check Your Sun Module Learning
• Reflection
  • Reflect on Sun Module Time