Today, coinciding with the summer solstice, the International Sun Day. A day, chosen by environmental associations, to remember the importance of this star for life on the planet. June 21 is the day with the most hours of light of the year. For this reason, it has been chosen for the celebration of this day and to raise awareness among the population about the importance of using renewable energy from the sun.
Children are the future of our planet, that is why it is of the utmost importance create ecological awareness in them from a very young age. Therefore, today we bring you some ideas to explain to your children why the Day of the Sun is celebrated.
Explain to your children why the Day of the Sun is celebrated
- The sun is the most important star in our galaxy. Thanks to its energy all forms of life can exist we know.
- Sun provides us with heat and an inexhaustible alternative energy source. Thanks to it, plants can carry out photosynthesis, providing us with oxygen and food. In addition, the sun is responsible for the seasons and the different temperatures on the planet.
- The sun is also the responsible for the biological cycles of animals. The seasons and the different temperatures determine the times of reproduction, hunting or hibernation of the same. The sun is also responsible for regulating the circadian rhythms that regulate the day / night cycles and sleep.
- Also the sun is source of vitamin D, essential to maintain healthy and strong bones.
- The sun constitutes a free and renewable energy source. Therefore, it is very important to take advantage of the maximum potential instead of other more polluting and limited sources of energy.
Ideas to celebrate the Day of the Sun
- Go with your children to see sunrise or sunset in a beautiful place.
- Create a small garden with your children. In this way they will be able to see first hand how the sun helps the growth of their plants.
- Take a walk in the countryside or in the mountains and watch the sun come alive
- You can watch together a documentary about the importance of the sun or renewable energy.
- Go to a celebration of San Juan.
- Take your children to an educational activity that takes place on this day.