TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.33.c.10

(10)  Science concepts. The student knows the role of the Sun as the star in our solar system. The student is expected to:

• (A)  identify the approximate mass, size, motion, temperature, structure, and composition of the Sun;

• (B)  distinguish between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission, and identify the source of energy within the Sun as nuclear fusion of hydrogen to helium;

• (C)  describe the eleven-year solar cycle and the significance of sunspots; and

• (D)  analyze solar magnetic storm activity, including coronal mass ejections, prominences, flares, and sunspots.