{"id":49833,"date":"2021-06-25T14:02:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T11:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/?p=49833"},"modified":"2021-06-25T14:02:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T11:02:38","slug":"how-to-make-a-sun-model-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twinscience.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-make-a-sun-model-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a 3D Sun Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"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>PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY NASA\/SDO\/AIA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sun is the star at the center of our Solar System that sends the Earth light and energy. In fact, without the Sun&#8217;s intense energy, there would be no life on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that the Earth\u2019s structure consists of different layers. But did you know the Sun also has layers? But unlike the Earth, the Sun is entirely gaseous; there is no solid surface. Each layer has special characteristics and 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\"><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><li>Knife x1<\/li><li>Adult Supervision<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How-To Make Sun Model for Kids with 3 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 width=\"100%\" height=\"400px\" autoplay=\"\" controls=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-1-1.mp4\" playsinline=\"\"><\/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 width=\"100%\" height=\"400px\" autoplay controls loop src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-sun.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\"><li>Core<\/li><li>Radiative zone<\/li><li>Convention zone<\/li><li>Photosphere<\/li><li>Chromosphere<\/li><li>Corona<\/li><\/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\"><li>Download the Twin App and create your account<\/li><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><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/d5igvvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Twin App<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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:<\/h3>\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><span style=\"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.<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Sun The Sun is the star at the center of our Solar System that sends the Earth light and energy. In fact, without the Sun&#8217;s intense energy, there would be no life on Earth. We know that the Earth\u2019s structure consists of different layers. But did you know the Sun also has layers? 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