Rice University
Characteristics of the Sun
After reading about how the sun gets its energy, and about the layers and features of the sun's atmosphere, heliologists complete a comprehension worksheet. On it, they label features on a diagram of the sun and match terms from the...
Curated OER
The Layers of the Sun
Here is an excellent worksheet on the layers of the sun. Each of the pages has an illustration of sun with the layer highlighted. There are lines underneath the drawing which are used to write the definition of the layer.
Nine Planets
The Eight Planets: The Sun Solar Wind
This Eight Planets site briefly describes solar wind, a low density stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun. It also provides the basics on the sun's composition and additional sun links.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sun
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an introduction of the sun's basic properties.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The Sun
Site discusses the regions of the Sun's atmosphere such as the Photosphere, Chromosphere, and Corona. Provides sources for educators as well as additional links for students.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: The Sun Facts
Statistical data, general features, key terms, characteristics, and influences of the sun.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Sun's Atmosphere
Learn about the parts of the sun's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Sun's Chromosphere (Lower Atmosphere)
Discover interesting facts about the lower region of the Sun's atmosphere called the chromosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Photosphere: The "Surface" of the Sun
The photosphere is the visible "surface" of the Sun. View pictures and read a description of the photosphere in this article.
Other
The Virtual Sun: Suface of the Sun the Chromosphere
This page provides a brief overview of the nearly transparent chromosphere of the sun.
Other
The Virtual Sun
This site features a virtual tour of the sun. Expect to learn facts concerning the sun's characteristics, influences, and lifespan with excellent illustrations and multi-media.