{"id":49737,"date":"2021-06-21T11:23:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/?p=49737"},"modified":"2021-06-21T11:23:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:23:56","slug":"how-to-make-a-sun-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-make-a-sun-model\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Sun Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nationalgeographic.org\/assets\/photos\/000\/290\/29094.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"502\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY NASA\/SDO\/AIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sun, situated at the heart of our Solar System, radiates light and energy essential for life on Earth. Without the Sun&#8217;s potent energy, life as we know it would not exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as Earth is composed of various layers, the Sun also possesses distinct layers, although it&#8217;s important to note that the Sun is entirely gaseous with no solid surface. These layers exhibit unique traits and are assigned specific names. This project is a great way to visualize and learn the name of the layers! After your project, go a step further and go on <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/d5igvvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twin App<\/a>&#8216;s learning adventure titled &#8220;<strong>Harness the Sun<\/strong>&#8221; and start <a href=\"https:\/\/spaceplace.nasa.gov\/menu\/sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">researching about the Sun<\/a> on your own and <a href=\"https:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/sun\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">become an expert<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play-Doh in red, orange, light orange, dark yellow, yellow, and white (you can make you own Play Dough by watching this DIY video <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oAIAm6BF0fs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knife x1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult Supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How-To Steps (With Videos)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the simple step-by-step instructions (with videos) to create a simple sun model. Have a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Collect all the materials you&#8217;ll need for the project.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Wrap your coloured play dough around each other in the following order: Red (center\/core), orange, dark yellow, yellow, and white.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Inner-Images-800-\u00d7-400px-8.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Under adult supervision, cut your model sun in half and observe the layers of the Sun.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Inner-Images-800-\u00d7-400px-7-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an added bonus you can label the layers of the sun by sticking tooth picks with a piece of paper glued to the end and labeling them as such from the inside out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiative zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convention zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chromosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share with the Twinner Community!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Share your creative talents with our Twinner community on the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/d5igvvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twin App<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this in two easy steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the Twin App and create your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the challenge by its name in the app (i.e. &#8220;Newton Disc&#8221;) and upload a video of your creation today!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/science\/what-is-solar-power\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about the Sun<\/a> or download the Twin App and complete the <strong>Harness the Sun <\/strong>adventure!<strong> <\/strong>Watch the trailer here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hey Twinners, a new adventure is in town! \u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vcTSUldOoDo?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a1b0b6\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Twin App is an educational app that kids can play educational games on. Inside we have Trivia, DIY projects, and Adventures that have many learning games for kids. Both the Twin App and Twin Science Kits teach STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) &amp; Arts subjects and 21st century skills.<\/mark><\/sub><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/twin-stem-app\/\">Let&#8217;s explore Twin App for more enjoyable projects!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<cite><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/RCJopo2W1ce-DWWRvXclSxpyaRIyIcnqSXwvkSiymltaSkirQ8h-nOZ7bO7tHCxPth9WQY1BH7IlqKelT_OIR9_ZSh4MJoUTwuercS7KdMuqEdnq2r268GakUU5RAx_6kVM2sTsSPioScyTy4caTzw\"><br>Sarah Evans \ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f<br>Science Teacher<br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Sun The Sun, situated at the heart of our Solar System, radiates light and energy essential for life on Earth. Without the Sun&#8217;s potent energy, life as we know it would not exist. 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