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.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Kristian Birkeland
Learn about life and contributions of Kristian Birkeland.
NASA
Sci Jinks: Auroras
Put together a planet's atmosphere and a magnetic field and auroras will likely be found. Recognize why these occur and where to find them.
Other
Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About the Thermosphere
Learn facts about the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is an Aurora?
Learn about auroras and their causes, and see some auroras caught on camera.
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist Earth
Site from NASA contains a collection of 91 questions pertaining to the Earth's atmosphere, magnetic field, ionosphere, rotation and origin of life.
Curated OER
Auroras
A portal to resources on the sun, the Earth's neighboring planets, and the weather in space. Find out why Saturn is the "jewel of the Solar System" and explore what happens when Venus and Mercury make their rare transits across the sun.
Curated OER
Auroras
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.