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The Sun Worksheet - Our Nearest Star

Sunlight, heat and why we can't live without it

This worksheet covers the sun's basic features, why it matters for life on Earth, and a labeled picture to test what you've learned.

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A bright yellow sun with flames and rays shining over a green hill with a small pond
Matching

Match It Up

Draw a line from each word on the left to its correct match on the right.

1. Sun
2. Solar energy
3. Sunrise
4. Sunset
5. Shadow
6. Solar eclipse
Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

1.The sun is a giant ball of and light.
2.The sun rises in the every morning.
3.The sun gives us light and .
4.The sun is actually a , just like the ones we see at night.
5.Green use sunlight to make their food.
Label the Diagram

Label the Picture

Look at the numbered picture below and write the correct label for each number using the word bank.

A bright yellow sun with flames and rays shining over a green hill with a small pond
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
True / False

True or False?

Read each statement carefully and write True or False.

1. The sun is a planet.
2. The sun gives Earth both light and heat.
3. The sun rises in the west.
4. Plants need sunlight to grow well.
5. The sun is smaller than the Earth.
6. Looking directly at the sun can harm your eyes.
7. A shadow forms when an object blocks light.
Short Answer

In Your Own Words

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

1. Why do you think farmers need sunlight for their crops?
2. What would happen to life on Earth if the sun disappeared for a whole week?
3. Name two ways people use the sun's energy in daily life.

These are open-ended - there's no single right answer to check.

Written by Lernizy Editorial Team
Updated 27 Aug 2026