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http://dac3.pfrr.alaska.edu/~pfrr/AURORA/INDEX.HTM

 

Abstract:
This investigation will attempt to show the relationship between increased solar winds from sunspot and coronal mass ejections activity as we head towards solar maximum, and its effect on the intensity of aurora activity. Students will be comparing auroral images from satellites to graphs of solar activity to find a correlation and apply their analysis to predicting auroral activity.

Outcome:

• Outcome 1 -- identify layers of the Earth’s atmosphere
  
• Outcome 2 -- analyze patterns of auroras
  
• Outcome 3 -- relate solar wind patterns to auroral activity
  
• Outcome 4 -- apply algebraic equations to compute distances
  
• Outcome 5 -- predict auroral activity based on solar wind data
  

Suggested Grade Level & Duration:
Grades 5 - 8; 1-2 50 minute periods.

Materials:

• computer with internet access
• colored pencils
• calculator
• print out of procedures print out of student work sheet
  

 

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