Structure of the Sun

In this lesson, students will learn the layers of the sun (core, radiative zone, convective zone, photosphere, chromosphere, and corona) and three types of solar activity (sunspots, solar flares, and prominences). They will be able to build a model of the sun with labels and descriptions.

Resource ID#: 72035 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Sun, sunspots, solar flares, solar prominences, rotation, revolution, convection

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Presentation/Slideshow, Video/Audio/Animation, Image/Photograph

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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