Solar Energy | Bite-Size Science

The sun gives off a lot of energy. It can melt ice cream, make you sweat, and let your plants grow big and strong. But what is it that makes the sun so powerful? Nancy Sandler, PhD Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University, explains solar energy. See    • Solar Energy: How to Build a Solar Ov...   for instructions on making a solar oven.

00:30 What is the sun?
00:53 Can we touch the sun?
01:32 Why is the sun important?
02:25 What can the sun’s energy do?
02:54 Make a smore in a solar oven (time lapse)
03:12 What can the sun’s energy power?

Ohio Standards in this video:
1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
1.PS.1: Properties of objects and materials can change.
3.ESS.2: Earth’s resources can be used for energy.
3.PS.3: Heat, electrical energy, light, sound and magnetic energy are forms of energy.

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