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The sun's corona, rarely seen from Earth, takes up massive amounts of space many times the size of our planet. Viewers discuss and view how scientists study the corona of the sun. They observe the impact of coronal mass ejections on Earth and learn how these flares sometimes take down entire power grids.
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- Use the last discussion question as a written evaluation
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- Relies on prior knowledge of eclipses and the structure of the sun
- Part of a larger series from PBS 9-12 Space
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- Provides teaching tips to help engage pupils and encourage science practices
- Offers background reading for more detail
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