The Sun is the nearest star and generates great interest in children and young people. Knowing its structure is important to understand how it works, its influence on our planet and to understand more about other stars in the Universe. In this activity, by building a model of the Sun with plasticine of different colors, children will learn about its structure in a playful and educational way.

This activity was carried out for the first time with low-income children living in irregular settlements in the city of Medellin in Colombia and is also available in spanish (see Attached file).

Activity Information

Big Ideas

We are all made of stardust

We are all made of stardust

Source: AstroEdu – International Astronomical Union