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Attract learners to science by studying largest magnet in the galaxy. The video explains why the sun is technically a magnet and how the magnetic fields causes solar storms. It also covers the effects of solar storms on the earth such as power outages and the aurora borealis.
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Instructional Ideas
- Introduce the video by asking how often students think the sun throws giant balls of plasma at Earth
- Use the articles and videos from the notes section to go more in depth about the sun
Classroom Considerations
- Anticipate inappropriate language, bad science, and science skeptics in the comment section
- The 12th video in a series of 22
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Works well in both traditional or flipped classrooms
- Provides high-quality graphics
Cons
- None