Curated OER
Solar Storms: Sequences and Probabilities
In this sequences and probabilities worksheet, students read about solar storms and determine the probability that none of the events occurred on the same day.
Curated OER
The Sun
In this sun worksheet, students label the interior and outer features of the sun plus compare the sun to other stars. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank and 6 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Astronomy Unit Word List
In this astronomy worksheet, 8th graders are given 29 vocabulary words from their textbook unit and are to define the terms using their book and class notes.
NASA
Nasa: The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (Soho)
NASA provides a detailed overview of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), currently orbiting the sun and gathering information on the sun's structure, composition and dynamics. Site includes images, movies, data, solar lessons,...
NOAA
Noaa: Space Weather Prediction Center: A Primer on Space Weather
The Space Environment Center put together an introduction to our sun and space weather that it creates during it's 11 year weather cycle. Learn about different solar anomalies and the effects they have on earth with pipelines, geologic...
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: The Sun and Its Effect on the Earth [Pdf]
The Space Environment Center (SEC) put together a slide show for use by teachers on Space weather. Begin with discussing solar emission and the sun itself. Then end with a summary of climatic effects of space weather, and a note on space...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jewel Box Sun
See the sun like you have never seen it before! Using a specialized telescope, NASA developed images of the sun created from a wide range of wavelengths of light. Each wavelength is represented by a different color making a beautiful...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Auroras Paintings in the Sky
This site offers a very nice, detailed explanation of auroras along with some inspiring images and videos.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Solar Max 2000
Examines the solar maximum cycle that occurred in the year 2000. Describes the characteristics of sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, using video, photographs, news reports, and similar resources.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Solar Flare Leaves Sun Quaking
A report on the discovery that solar flares produce seismic activity. Site also includes movies, images, background information, and other media reports concerning solar flares.
Other
The Surface of the Sun
Numerous images and extensive information can be found on this indepth look at the surface of the sun. Sunquakes, tsunamis, and shockwaves are just some of the amazing phenomina that take place.
NASA
Nasa: Mission Science: Space Weather 101
Find out about space weather, including coronal mass ejections and solar flares, which are caused by all kinds of different types of solar activity.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: What's the Sun's Mood Today?
Find out about characteristics of our solar system's main source of energy, the sun.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Surface Features of the Sun
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize surface features on the Sun, such as solar flares and sunspots.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Surface Features of the Sun
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize surface features on the sun, such as solar flares and sunspots.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: "Burst Behind the Sun"
Site provides the article, "Burst Behind the Sun Reveals Magnetic Charm of Distant Explosion," that details on a gamma-ray burst that occurred on December 6, 2002. Provides graphics and links to learn more about gamma-ray bursts.
NASA
Nasa: Sci Jinks: How Does Weather on the Sun Affect Us?
Discover how the weather on the sun can affect things that happen here on the Earth.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Sun
Get to know our nearest star with this introduction to the sun. Listen to the information in an audio file. Vocabulary words are linked to a glossary of terms. Features include links to other interesting facts and a printable version of...
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Star Child
StarChild from NASA defines and describes the Solar System in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The website is broken down into two versions for the student, grade school and junior high.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Solar Flare
Solar flares are huge explosions on the Sun that emit lots of electromagnetic radiation.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: All About the Sun
Read about the sun, the source of its energy, solar activity, sunrise/sunset times, solar flares, and other interesting facts.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Solar Flare Largest Ever Seen
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article charts the discovery of the largest solar flare ever seen, occurring withint the constellation Pegasus. The article also discusses the consequences of such a large solar flare.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Solar Flares
Students are asked to explain how solar flares on the sun affect us here on earth.
Other
The Virtual Sun: Suface of the Sun the Chromosphere
This page provides a brief overview of the nearly transparent chromosphere of the sun.