Sunspot Case Study

The Sunspot Activity Case Study is set up as a series of short activities centered around readings or graphs. Students learn about solar cycles that cause a change in the amount of solar radiation received by the Earth. Students are asked to analyze how these solar cycles might be contributing to global warming and climate change.
Resource ID#: 46073 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: sunspots, global climate, climate change, global weather, global warming, sun sunspot cycle
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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