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The Surface of the Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NASA

Nasa: Space Place: A Solar Mystery

For Students 3rd - 7th
Students learn about the sun's atmosphere and corona and how the magnetic forces affect them.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Surface Features of the Sun Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about what the Sun's surface is like. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Sun's Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the parts of the sun's atmosphere.
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Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Solar Filaments

For Students 9th - 10th
Solar filaments are dark lines or curves that sometimes appear in pictures of the Sun. Here you can learn all about them.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Coronal Holes in the Sun's Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Coronal holes are areas in the Sun's atmosphere that appear dark in X-ray and ultraviolet images of the Sun. View a picture and read a description of coronal holes in this article.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Sun's Magnetic Field

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this article, "Sun's magnetic field twisted and tangled," discusses images taken of "plumes of gas" which are rising from the sun's corona.
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Other

Center for Science Education: Eye on the Sky: Introduction to the Sun

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this resource as an introduction to the sun. This teacher guided activity will expose students to solar vocabulary and some internet photographs of the sun. A list of appropriate books are provided as well.