1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the real color of the sun?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The sun appears yellow or orange in the sky, but this is just an effect of the Earth’s atmosphere. The true color of the sun is white, but its light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow. The sun’s color changes based on the level of activity on its surface, such as solar flares.
The Real Color of the Sun
3. Slide
60 seconds
The Sun is a star and gives off light in all colors of the rainbow. This light is a combination of different colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The Sun gives off more energy in the yellow and green parts of the spectrum than in any other color. This is why the Sun often looks yellow or orange in the sky. The temperatures of the Sun vary from 5,500°C to a staggering 15 million degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the Sun emits a brilliant white light, which is the color we would see if we were close enough to it.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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The sun's color changes throughout the day, depending on the angle of the sun in the sky. It appears yellowish in the morning and reddish in the evening. The sun isn't just one color. It actually appears to be different colors at different temperatures. At its core, it is a yellowish-white and it grows more orange and red the farther away from the sun you look. The sun actually emits a rainbow of colors. The colors combine to make white light, so the sun appears white to the naked eye. To see the colors, you need to use special equipment like a prism or a spectroscope.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What color do we associate with a sunny day?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What color do we see when looking directly at the sun?
7. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: What is the real color of the sun? Clues: • The sun appears different colors throughout the day. • The sun is a star that gives off energy in the form of light. • The color of the sun is determined by its temperature. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, research the color of the sun and explain why it appears to be different colors throughout the day. B. In pairs, create a drawing that illustrates the real color of the sun and explain why it appears to be different colors throughout the day.
8. Poll
60 seconds
What color does the sun look like during sunrise and sunset?
- Red or orange
- Blue or green
- Yellow or white
- Purple or pink
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is the real color of the sun?
- White
- Yellow
- Orange
10. Poll
60 seconds
Why do people think that the Sun is yellow in color?
- Due to atmospheric scattering, which makes it appear yellow at certain times of day.
- Due to its heat, which emits a yellow glow.
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