NOVA Sun Lab Lesson Plan

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Looking for a sun-sational multi-lesson plan full of videos, simulations, and discussion? Introduce your young scientists to all things solar with a four-part hands-on adventure. Pupils learn the basics of solar anatomy, space weather, and the technology NASA uses to monitor our sun's ever-changing surface.

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CCSS: Adaptable NGSS: Designed

Concepts

the sun, solar flares, solar storms, electromagnetic spectrum, magnetic fields, telescopes, light, coronal mass ejections, space, making observations, making predictions, scientific research, fusion

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

Watch some of the initial video clips as a class so you can discuss the content and assess learning
Create a presentation project from the culminating activity

Classroom Considerations

Have learners create a free account so they can save their work
Plan small groups for a few of the activities

Pros

Customize the lesson based on learning needs and time available
Contains both individual and group activities for great variety
Teacher's guide is very helpful and includes pacing, delivery strategies, and extensions