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This The Invisible Sun: How Hot Is It? lesson plan also includes:
- Student Activity: The Invisible Fire
- Student Handout: Standard Model of the Sun
- Student Text: The Invisible Fire
- Student Text: Models in Science
- Models in Science: Modeling the Sun (.ppt)
- Models in Science: Modeling the Sun (.pdf)
- Appendix A—The Nuclear Fire of the Sun
- Appendix B—Mass Spectrometry: A Historic Technique
- Appendix C—The Structured Sun
- Science Module—Cosmic Chemistry: The Sun and Solar Wind
- User's Guide
- Glossary
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It's getting hot in here! The first in a series of six lessons has learners model nuclear fusion with a simple lab investigation. Groups collect data and analyze results, comparing their models to the actual process along the way.
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- Use different-sized balls for each group; have groups compare their results
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a specific set of materials and time for preparation
- Expects prior knowledge of the nuclear fusion process
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- Includes links to additional information to continue instruction
- Provides a student handout to guide individuals through the lesson
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