Sun (junior)

Where can I find information about the Sun?

(Years 1-4)

Colour photo of a detailed view of the Sun. It shows the Sun's hot atmosphere (corona) in ultraviolet light. — Image: Solar Orbiter’s widest high-res view of the Sun by ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI Team, E. Kraaikamp (ROB) on The European Space Agency. CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO. Image cropped.

Entry last updated: 7/07/25

Introduction

The Sun is at the centre of the Solar System. It is a round ball of hot plasma. The Earth orbits around the Sun, which gives us warmth and light. The Sun is much bigger than the Earth.

General websites

These websites will help you learn about the Sun.

Britannica School

Britannica School is one of the EPIC databases. EPIC is a collection of reliable resources covering lots of different topics.

Ask the teacher or librarian to help you find the website and log in.
Enter 'sun' into the search bar.
Select the article called Sun.
Explore other articles if you want more information.

Tips: To use the EPIC resources, you need a password from your school librarian. Or chat with one of our AnyQuestions librarians to help you online. Some EPIC databases may also be available through your public library.

NASA Space Place

This website has been created for kids by NASA. It includes interesting articles, fun games and activities to do.

Go to the Sun image at the top of the homepage.
This has different Articles about the Sun including All About the Sun!

Elementary (Gale in Context)

This website has information on lots of topics and is written for primary school students. It has plenty of pictures and interesting facts.

Enter the keyword 'sun' into the search bar to find the Sun topic page.
Select Keep Reading to read an article about the Sun, or go down the page to see different types of information.

Tips: Many web pages have links to further information or to other recommended sites. Following these links is a great way to find out more.

Pūrakau

Use these websites to find out about Tamanuiterā (the sun) or the story of Māui and the Sun.

Te Ara

Te Ara is a website with lots of information about New Zealand topics.

Enter the keyword Tama-nui-te-rā into the search bar.
Look at the Images & Media results.
Select Sunrise.
This talks about the sun and his two wives.

Tips: We like sites like this because they’re reliable. You can tell because of their web address – they have either .govt or .ac, meaning they are from government or educational organisations. They’re also New Zealand sites, so relevant for us.

Mofresh

This channel has videos of Māori pūrakau.