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Students examine sunspots. In this sunspot lesson, students use applets to investigate the movement of sunspots. Students research sunspots and evaluate the rotation of the sun. Lesson references outside resources not available in this lesson plan.

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sunspots, the sun, astronomy, shadows

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applet, astronomy, shadows, sun, sunspots, science
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Resource Details

Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Technology
Ed Software
Year
2004

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