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What do the northern lights look like from the inside? A team of scientists, teachers, and students head to Alaska to study the aurora borealis using weather balloons. The installment of the Veritasium video playlist shares the challenges and the results of this exciting fieldwork.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Research the aurora australis and why it produces different colors than aurora borealis
Classroom Considerations
- Watch in high definition if at all possible for the best effects
- Assumes prior knowledge of the solar cycle, but it is not required
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom
- Shares a new perspective on an impressive natural event
Cons
- None