Learn about the Sun ...with Poetry! - Old 2008 Version

Twinkle twinkle, little star,
93 million miles far.
Giver of light, supporter of life,
energy, climate and season device.

The sun is a star, we're glad it is here,
as our life support, for 5 billion years.
This star is among the brightest in space,
though close, many questions about it remain.
With violet ,orange, and reddish of hues,
our home solar system pivots on you.
8,000 degrees of Kelvin heat,
elements of Hydrogen and Helium meet.
Over 100 times the size of the Earth,
rotating once is a seven day turn.
The first of three layers is visible light,
the thick photosphere is a veil of white.
The atmosphere there is a plasma in ways,
which emits a series of wavelengths and rays.
A more defined trait are the patches of dark,
Sunspots are cooler, magnetically charged.
These spots tend to vary and alter in shape,
every 11 years, new cycles take place.
Solar cycles can affect the weather on Earth,
filters and color are how theyre observed.
Direct observation can damage the eyes,
I'd advise that precautions be sought and applied.
The heat is supplied by a core via fusion,
and exits as energy and light distribution.
Plasma is also among things released,
Solar Flares on the surface are a common sight seen.
All around, they emit rays, X and UV,
which frequently jam radio frequencies.
Close to the sunspots, the flares can be viewed,
particles majestically travel in loops.
The Sun, like the Moon, is a welcomed companion,
life without it cannot be imagined.

Twinkle twinkle, little star,
93 million miles far.
Giver of light, supporter of life,
always shining, through day and through night.
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A short film about the Sun of our solar system.
[Note: This version 2.0 of 3.0]
From the Triangle series. For BBC and Discovery Channel.
For the classroom or for the home.
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[Largo64]

Way over 100 times the size of the earth. More like one million times.

Sorry you didn't allow ratings. I'd have given you five.

[TheSchoolWorld]

Largo, it is actually a reference to the diameter of the Sun, which is about 110 times that of Earth. Just another one of the factoids I hope students will research about the sun and understand after watching this video! Sorry for the confusion!

[domyaska]

thanks for sharing! wonderful!

[DamienZshadow]

That was absolutely amazing! I could not believe everything you covered and so beautifully! So awesome!

[purehotup]

great poem

[solarcradle]

:) Thanks for your post! I enjoyed!

[Mephistophilus]

★★★★★★★★★★

[meekalight]

I loved this video, and the concept of putting it to rap...wow, blew me away...I will show my year 4 primary students this and will keep it as a resource. Great Job...well down..

[wdarina]

Great video!

5*****

[Enbay10]

how clever!