Effects of Solar Change

This worksheet engages students in critical thinking about how variations in the Sun’s energy output could influence life on Earth. Through five open-ended questions, learners explore hypothetical scenarios such as a decrease or increase in solar energy and the potential effects on temperature, weather, ecosystems, and human technology. Each question encourages logical reasoning and the application of scientific knowledge about energy balance and climate. A final reflection prompt asks students to explain why the Sun’s stable energy is vital for keeping Earth habitable. The activity develops higher-order thinking and scientific imagination while reinforcing the importance of solar consistency to life on our planet.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Energy Transfer and Earth’s Climate System

Science – Solar Influence on Weather, Climate, and Ecosystems

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Extended Written Response

English Language Arts – Cause-and-Effect Reasoning in Science Contexts

This worksheet is part of our The Sun collection.