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 Hinode Satellite Views the Sun
In this sun's magnetic field lines worksheet, students use a photograph taken by the Hinode Satellite that shows the complex magnetic structure of the sun over a sunspot. Student predict the magnetic field lines and draw them on a...
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Characteristics of the Sun
This video segment adapted from NASA describes the basic characteristics of our star, the Sun. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. Video length: 1 min. 28 sec.
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...
NASA
Nasa: World Book at Nasa: Sun
World Book Encyclopedia article, hosted by NASA, covers key details about the sun, incuding size, composition, radiations, rotation, vibration, magnetic fields, zones of the sun, solar wind, sun spots, and related topics.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is an Aurora?
Why do we see those stunning lights in the northern- and southernmost portions of the night sky? Michael Molina explains every step of the dazzling phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis. [4:10]
NASA
The Earth Sun System
This resource provides some interesting video footage of the Sun. Also included is information about the effects of solar radiation on the Earth's magnetosphere and weather.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: A Solar Mystery
Students learn about the sun's atmosphere and corona and how the magnetic forces affect them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Outer Layers of the Sun
Identify the outer layers of the sun. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Interior of the Sun
Identify the layers of the Sun's interior. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: The Sun Facts
Statistical data, general features, key terms, characteristics, and influences of the sun.
NASA
Nasa: Solar Data Analysis Center: The Corona
This site provides a detailed overview of the sun's corona. Content includes a focus on research dedicated to the solar corona, and includes numerous images taken during solar eclipses.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Sun's Corona (Upper Atmosphere)
The corona is the outer atmosphere of the Sun and is hidden by the bright light of the Sun's surface.
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: Coronal Loops in the Sun's Atmosphere
A general review of coronal loops found in the solar atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Compare Solar Eclipse Photos
Compares photos of different solar eclipses side-by-side.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Secrets of the Sun's Sizzling Corona
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article on the sun's corona covers information related to the inner workings of the sun. Several included topics are "Sound makes heat" and "Reaching the surface."
Other
The Virtual Sun: The Atmosphere of the Sun
The Virtual Sun is part of a site detailing the Sun, this page provides a brief overview of the corona, or atmosphere, of the sun. Content includes several movies which depict the corona.
Other
The Virtual Sun: Between the Sun & Earth
The Virtual Sun by Michiel Berger provides a very brief overview of solar wind.
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.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Corona
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